Qing Chen is interrogated for being suspicious by those who do not recognize her, but she proves her loyalty by healing Yuan Ling of poison. In this time also, she ties her fate to Yuan Ling.

Yuan Ling is successful in triumphing over enemies who kidnapped Qing Chen. He senses an enemy within, and confronts Yuan Xi about it, however Yuan Xi is murdered in the process.

Qing Chen chases the truth of the dark sorceress to the capital and acquaints Yuan Zhan. She approaches him with motive, however receives his help to be nursed back to health. Meanwhile, the palace receives news of Yuan Xi's death.