The chapter opens with a description of the various possessions that Luo Jin and his gang took from the herb shop, the herb restaurant, the tianxiang ship, the furong house, and the Mingxuan house. The maids who work in the shops are left without any possessions. The master of the mansion tells the maids that they don't need to worry about taking care of the household because he'll take care of it for them. He also tells the maid that he's leaving the academy and will return to the academy. The maid tells the master that she's still in love with him. He tells her that the barrier combat competition is a good chance for her to get a name for herself. He says she'll be able to do well in the competition and that the chamber will also gain more reputation by then. She tells him that she has been waiting for him at the lake. He promises to buy her candied hawberry, and he also tells her about his love for her. He's glad that she likes making dolls. He adds that he doesn't know that he has a gentle side, but he is glad she likes it. He compliments her on her love for him, and tells her to go back to the dormitory.