The prince of Liang State, Xiao Xu, sends assassins to Duo Xia on her wedding day, however they prove no match for Yuan Ling which angers Mukesha. Yuan Zhan chases after the Xiao Xu but Yuan Ming holds him back allowing him to escape.

Yuan Ling's faith towards Yuan Zhan is restored. He leaves Qing Chen in Yuan Zhan's care as he rides off to war with Liang State. Meanwhile, Qing Chen senses dark sorcery and finds Yuan Ming.

The identities of Mo Bu Ping and Qing Chen are revealed to the emperor, but the two manage to escape in time before arrest. Qing Chen is stopped by Yuan Ming outside the palace gates as Yuan Zhan struggles to fight him.