While being held captive by King Ping Nan, Xie Wei convinces Xue Ning to play along with him so he can regain King Ping Nan’s trust. Meanwhile, Lord Yan and Yan Lin are confused by Xie Wei’s order to attack the main cities of Qian. Duke Xue tries to convince the Emperor that Xie Wei and the Yan family are rebelling, but the Emperor, instead, sends Zhang Zhe to investigate.