Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng’s emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.

At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.

Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qiangian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.

Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng’s emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.

At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.

Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qiangian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.