Du Yangxi grows closer to the Li family. Fan Lianghan tries to pair Liu Baniang with Chai An, who agrees to the meeting but has a different plan.

A conversation with Shouhua leaves Kangning to reflect on her feelings. Later, she discovers a token that reminds her of someone.

Swallowing her pride, Madam Chai seeks a way to welcome Kangning back into her family. Shortly after, Chai An is forced into a wedding.

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.

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.

Despite Shouhua's kindness, Du Yangxi chooses to move forward with the divorce. Yu Xiu'e's wedding takes an unexpected turn.

As Du Yangxi's family drama lands him in jail and causes a stir across the city, Shouhua asserts that only one person can save his life.