Part 2, Chapter 3 Summary

The next summer, Lin and Shuyu set out for divorce court as usual. In court, the judge is impatient with Lin and questions Shuyu, asking her if there is another woman, if she still loves him. She says that she does not know about another woman, but he certainly is a handsome man. She states that she certainly does still love him, and then breaks down in tears.

The judge grills Lin, who denies having a physical affair but admits to having someone in mind, who he would prefer as his wife. The judge says he must give the woman's name and all vital information for the case to proceed, and until then, he is to stay married and be good to his wife. A crowd of angry villagers, outraged by Lin's attempted disposal of his wife, which is led by...