Pan Jinlian attentively cared for Wu Song, serving him tea, helping him change, and presenting new clothes, though Wu Song merely appreciated her thoughtfulness. Wu Da felt warmth seeing his family together. Ximen Qing, wealthy and lustful, was captivated by Pan Jinlian after being struck by her beauty and learned of her family from neighbor Wang Po, intensifying his desire to seduce her. Meanwhile, Wu Da aimed to find a suitable wife for Wu Song, insisting he settle down despite Pan Jinlian’s protests. Amid heavy snow, Wu Song accompanied Wu Da home, bringing gifts that delighted Pan Jinlian, who immediately tried to charm him.