The merchant has spent his days hunting geese, never imagining that one day he would be mistaken: he failed to see that the graceful young man was actually an upright young woman. One careless mistake, and he winds up running around at her beck and call, worrying himself sick over her, until he ends up giving himself to her too.
The one unexpected turn in his life is sweeter than honey, and he couldn't be happier.
Ignoring the young woman's protests, he says, "Come on in, boss lady."
He gazes up at the sky. The moon hangs over Chang'an, and they drink together in silence.
