As soon as Ruyi gets ready for bed, he cries inconsolably and will only settle down if Xie Jue comforts him. No matter how much the wet nurse and the maids try, it doesn't work; even Fengyu can't soothe him. Crying so hard he's gasping for air, Fengyu has no choice but to carry Ruyi to find Xie Jue.
Xie Jue and Xie Xun are in the middle of a chess game when they hear the crying and immediately know it's Ruyi causing a fuss. The year-end is approaching, and the courtyard is blanketed in deep snow. Compared to Jiaozhou, the snowfall and wind in West State are much heavier. Fengyu had just bathed Ruyi and, afraid he might catch a cold, wrapped him up in thick layers, only removing the heavy coat after entering the study. When Ruyi sees Xie Jue, he wriggles to get down, wobbling as he runs over with outstretched arms, calling out, "Daddy…"
