Yuan Ming blames Yuan Ji's death on the other brothers and knows no remorse. Meanwhile, the emperor wishes to expedite the marriage between two countries.

Luan Fei longs to uphold Yuan Ming's wishes of dethroning the crown prince. She notifies him of her pregnancy, using his love to manipulate him and together they try to seek refuge in a neighboring country.

Qing Chen visits Luan Fei and hands her a potion to fake her death for 10 days, in efforts to assist the couple. Luan Fei revives and Yuan Ming attempts to murder her again.