Chapters 22-24 Summary

Chapter 22 covers a couple of tense days. Within two days, the conflict seems to be diffusing and the people in the Kao compound begin to relax, but then, a messenger comes with news that looting has begun in some parts of the city. The Kao family is the richest family on their street, and their compound would surely be a target for looting. Madam Wang leaves with her five children, and Madam Chang leaves with her three children. The Venerable Master Kao and his concubine are away from the compound visiting relatives, so there are very few people left. Those who are left are very scared of impending attacks by looters.

Everyone shows signs of stress, but Chin can't stop crying. She is upset with herself because she thought she was a new modern girl, fighting for her independence. She has...