Despite his success with the imperial exam, Du Yangxi finds disappointment in his new marriage. But Shouhua's kindness drives him to make amends.

As mounting clues lead Du Yangxi to question his wife's loyalty, Shouhua takes action to investigate who is sabotaging her marriage.

While Du Yangxi is stunned by a shocking decision from Shouhua, an unsavory rumor rapidly spreads across Bianjing.