Princess Xi Yang is melancholy after learning that Jing Shi’s heart belongs to another woman. The Empress meets with Jing Shi to confirm his feelings for Yi Xiao, fearing Xi Yang will withdraw from the betrothal. Ning Fei and Wei Ran plead with Xue Ying to help them meet with Yi Xiao. Fearing for her safety, Sui Ge restrains Yi Xiao from meeting her Jinxiu comrades, but Yi Xiao finds a way to meet face-to-face with Jing Shi.