Li is introduced into King Zheng's harem, only to find that her life as a concubine holds more trials than expected. Meanwhile, Senior Jing returns to find that Li is gone.
After considering who plotted to have her abducted, Li rushes back to the palace with Ying Zheng to stop the sordid plot and free Mister Han Fei. Can they catch the culprits before it's too late?
In the wake of Palace Woman Han's death, Madam Chu worries about how long she can continue faking her pregnancy. As Li investigates further into the death, Madam Min forms a dangerous alliance.
Li finally finds the culprit behind the recent murders, but lands herself in hot water. Will Ying Zheng see that she's innocent, or is it over between them?
Li finally takes down Madam Min, but not before Min deals her one final blow. As Li reels in the aftermath, Empress Dowager enlists her help to grant one last wish.
Jing Ke must make some difficult decisions to go through with the assassination plot. Crown Prince Dan and Jing Ke carefully lay out their plan, but will Ying Zheng take the bait?
Li and Jing Ke meet for one last time before Jing Ke meets with Ying Zheng. Can Li make Jing Ke see reason, or is it too late to stop this suicide mission?
