After Wu Sung departed, Ta-lang did as what his brother had told him. He went out late and returned home early, and locked his door as soon as he reached home. In the beginning, P'an Chin-lien complained, but eventually she complied with his wishes. She drew up the bamboo curtain outside the window and closed the door when she thought it was about time for Ta-lang to come home, and Ta-lang was content and happy.