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Consort Gao argues that the Emperor should take swift action while Concubine Xian proposes to let the famous doctor Ye Tianshi from Jiangnan diagnose and treat the fifth eldest brother.

Yingluo gets help from Fu Heng to secretly investigate and find the truth about her sister killer, While the Empresses is away, Yugui suddenly goes into labor and shocks everyone in the Changchun Palace. Consort Gao demands immediate action on a gravely important matter.

Concubine Xian comes to visit Jia in Lenggong. Jia becomes angry while pouring out her inner dissatisfaction and grievance, while ridiculing Concubine Xian's incompetence dealing with her family matters. In a brief moment Concubine Xian thought of everything she had experienced which push's her into a big reaction!

Yingluo lays a trap during the sacrifice of the meat, If the emperor finds anyone has tempered with the meat then he will be furious and will punished anyone involved.

Yingluo continues with her writing lessons, and is drawn to a night-time meeting by one of the Prince Ri’s guards. The Emperor makes a decision regarding Consort Jia, although Yingluo is critical of his approach. With an offering ceremony due to take place, Yingluo wonders whether the gathering of officials creates an opportunity for her.

Consort Xian receives further troubling news about her family, leading the Empress to intercede in order to prevent further hurt. Yingluo makes a start on her reading and writing lessons.

The machinations of Noble Consort Gao and Consort Jia come to a head at the Empress’ birthday tea party. Consort Xian receives a solution to her money problems, but worries her integrity may have been compromised.

Noble Consort Gao continues to torment Consort Yu, although Yingluo remains vigilant to threats to her health. We are introduced further to Eunuch Yuan Chunwang, who suffers after being caught up in Consort Xian’s earlier efforts to assist a family member. Yingluo is entrusted with the care of the Emperor’s gift to the Empress.

Mingyu’s resentment towards Yingluo grows as the latter endears herself to the Empress. Consort Xian struggles to secure funds in order to help a family member.

Consort Xian attempts to avoid palace intrigue, even as she grapples with a difficult family matter. Accusations are hurled after an incident at Consort Yu’s palace, which nevertheless allows Yingluo to get closer to Fucha Fuheng.