The Ming dynasty is coming to an end, and it's time for the Mings to move on to the next phase of life. The Mings are going to die soon, and they're going to be replaced by a new generation of Mings, who will be more like the current generation. Mings will have to deal with the fact that they'll be competing with each other, not with the emperor, and Mings won't be able to keep up with them. Ming says that he's glad the emperor likes him, and that he can't wait to see the end of the Ming dynasty. Ming asks if he can have the stew, which he prepared for the emperor. Ming tells Ming that the empress told him that the emperor always overworks and doesn't sleep well, so Ming should make sure the emperor's health is taken care of. Ming wants Ming to go inside, but Ming tells him to stay outside and eat with him.