Wang's oldest son approaches his father and suggests that the family move into town, into the great house formerly occupied by the House of Hwang. Wang likes this idea, and the entire family — except Wang's uncle and aunt — move; Wang's uncle's son goes to join the war. The House of Hwang has now become the House of Lung. Wang spends less time surveying his many lands, and he begins renting some of his lands to tenants — just as the Old Lord of the House of Hwang had done. It is during this time that Wang's uncle dies, and Wang moves his aunt into the house in town.
As Wang grows older, he becomes less attracted to Lotus Flower and finds that his affection for a slave named Pear Blossom increases. Ultimately, he takes Pear Blossom as his new concubine. His passion for her soon wanes, but he remains fond of her. He, Pear Blossom, and his first daughter return to the house on the land. His two oldest sons visit him, and they promise him that they will never sell the land — but it is clear that they are lying, and that they eventually will sell the land once Wang dies.
