Zhao Moyan had been very busy lately. Aside from spending time with Tangyuan practicing swordsmanship and reading in the mornings, he was rarely at home, either at the military camp or the government office. The two had very little time together. Each time he returned, either Tianyu was already asleep, or Zhao Moyan was still in his study handling official business. Tangyuan felt aggrieved that his parents were so busy every day and spent so little time with him, but he knew Tianyu was upset, so he didn't dare disturb her. Every evening, he sat in front of the door waiting for her to return. Zhao Jinxiu had come twice, but Zhao Moyan wasn't there, and Tianyu hadn't encountered her either. It was only after Uncle Zhou mentioned that a young lady surnamed Zhao had come looking for the Marquis that they learned it was Zhao Jinxiu, but everyone was busy and no one paid any attention to it.

While strolling the streets earlier, Tian Yu encountered several orphaned children begging for food and gave them some loose change. Later, she noticed they were begging on the streets every time she went out. That day, Tian Yu took Tangyuan and Xiaoju to the streets, planning to have lunch before returning. She saw the same children begging again. Just as she was about to approach them to ask, she saw them walk into an alley. Tian Yu followed them and saw that the alley was full of orphans, the oldest only teenagers and the youngest appearing to be only three or four years old. Three young men were asking them for things. Tian Yu and Tangyuan crouched against the wall and heard them say, "Where's your food? You've only asked for this much this morning. You won't need lunch."

"Next, where are the things you wanted? They're all here!? Hand them over quickly if you want anything else."

"It's all gone, it's all here."

"Take out what you're hiding in your bosom."

"Please, my sister hasn't eaten for days, please leave me this little bit of bread."

"You're asking for it, drag her away."

Then came a series of wails. Tian Yu was furious, but with Tang Yuan and Xiao Ju still there, she couldn't take any risks. She looked around and saw Li Xingyun's clinic ahead. Tian Yu whispered a few words to Tang Yuan, who nodded and told her to wait for him to return. Tang Yuan then pulled Xiao Ju and ran towards the clinic.