Han court's senior commander Kashin (何進) was compelled to ingest a cursed tablet given by Chou Jou. The potion gradually transforms her into a feline, an outcome she detests. Chou Jou exploited the emperor's authority to brand her a traitor and remove her from Han service. During her flight she encountered Kada, who escorted her to the Touka hamlet in the remote area, convinced it would offer aid.