While Xie Wei recuperates from the injuries he sustained in the battle with King Ping Nan, Zhang Zhe arrives with the Emperor’s edict. They are being asked to return to the capital to get their rewards, but they are unsure about what really awaits them. Xue Shu feels threatened by Consort Qin’s pregnancy, so she realigns her loyalty to Duke Xue. Xue Ning begins to realize her true feelings towards Xie Wei.