In this chapter, we learn that Anqiao's mother has signed a letter guaranteeing her daughter's safety in the event that she is beaten or scolded by the family. This means that, even if she refuses to marry her daughter, her daughter will be sold to someone else. This is the same fate for anqiao as well, since she will be forced to choose between two suitors. The letter is signed by her mother, and it confirms what she said in the letter. This proves that the letter was written by her, not by her father, and that it is indeed a valid document. The doctor is called, and Anqio is told that she has a high fever and needs to be closely watched.