The king of former Liang returns from years of being a hostage only to be used to gain power by the Li family, forcing the royal family to flee for their lives.
Princess Xin Er decides to take revenge by assuming another identity. Chiyun Rou is furious when she is told Wei Young may jeopardize her daughter's future.
Xin Er returns and everyone seems grateful to see her again. Mother and Chang Le try to trick Xin Er into saying something they can use to prove she is an imposter.
Chang Le rushes to Qingfeng Abbey to try to find out what Xin Er is up to. She finds out that Xin Er is writing a disaster relief plan and takes credit for it.
Chang Le continues to maintain that the disaster relief plan was hers. Madam Li is furious with Chang Ru and declares that she will suffer family punishment.
Prince of Gaoyang wants to marry Xin Er, but his mother and grandfather stand in the way. Princess Di learns Min De's true identity and swears to protect his secret.
Crown Princess Consort faints and uses the opportunity to ask Prince of Gaoyang to promise to stay away from Xin Er, but Prince of Gaoyang publicly professes his love for her.
The situation in Hua Tai becomes more desperate when news arrives that the reinforcements were ambushed. Prince of Gaoyang and Prince of Nan-An embark on a daring mission.
The emperor praises Prince of Nan-An for his victories in the war, even though it was Prince of Gaoyang who risked his life. Xin Er voices her suspicions about Prince of Nan-An.
The emperor punishes Prince of Dongping when his corruption is exposed, creating opportunities to get ahead for the other princes. Xin Er investigates Bai Zhi's murder.
Chang Ru's plan to expose Xin Er and Prince of Gaoyang's relationship backfires. An attack on an official's household may be related to Crown Prince's case.
Chang Le decides to side with Prince of Nan-An against her husband. The manor investigation continues, but turns dangerous as its secrets are discovered.
