The Zhu Family Manor, located close to Liangshan, refuses to release Shi Qian, whom it has captured after he stole a rooster for meal from its inn while on the way to join the stronghold. Song Jiang leads a military attack on the manor to settle the acrimony. After a futile first offensive, Liangshan launches the second one, which draws Hu Sanniang to come to the aid of the Zhus.