Madam Li answers a late-night plea for help from the Cui family. Soon after, the Li family argues over how to handle a growing crisis.

At an event hosted by the powerful Yu family, Shouhua confronts Yu Xiu'e about her hidden agenda. Du Yangxi's mother faces an uncomfortable dilemma.

Sang Yanrang shares a tragic story from his past. After Du Yangxi misses a celebratory dinner, the rift widens between him and the Li family.