He settled him in a small cabin, left some money, and then departed again.
During that time, because of Ye's death and Hong'er's departure, he was greatly affected and nearly drank daily. Sometimes he would collapse drunk in the streets, sometimes in the mountains... but each time, it was Yeying who carried him back.
Every time he sobered up, Yeying would sternly say, "This is the last time I look after you, from now on your life and death are none of my concern!"
Yet, whenever he collapsed drunk outside again, that woman who verbally said she had left would still carry him back to her residence, prepare sobering soup for him, and help him change his clothes.
There were moments when he truly wondered if she was Ye.
Latter, Yeying told him about the conspiracy in the massacre at Anhe Village, igniting the flames of revenge within him, and he finally cheered up and promised Yeying to take the marriage document to the Ran Family.