Sui Ge begins to share his true feelings for Yi Xiao. Despite Jing Shi’s apathy towards Xi Yang on their wedding night, Xi Yang pledges to be by his side and gives him the gift of freedom. Sui Ge pursues them, intending to bring them back to the capital, and Yi Xiao follows, knowing Jing Shi has other motives. During the confrontation, Jing Shi targets Sui Ge, while Yi Xiao targets Jing Shi, putting her injured left arm at risk of permanent damage.
