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.

Qing Chen thrusts herself onto Yuan Zhan's sword to protect him from future accusations. Meanwhile, the emperor is not pleased of Yuan Ming's return from the dead and searches for ways to prevent confrontation with the Yuan Hao.