Qian Xue’s heart aches as she packs up the family’s belongings, thinking of how Ping Zhang would have been equally devastated that the Chang Lin army was reduced to this state. Commander Xun quits his position, torn between his loyalty and his family.
As the funeral procession for Xiao Ting Sheng passes, Yuan Qi catches sight of Lord Moqi in the background. Empress Dowager Xun and Minister Xun finally heave a sigh of relief that the Chang Lin manor no longer poses a threat to them (lol they really just made up threats in their own mind.)
Lord Moqi approaches Yuan Qi again, who seems swayed by his ambition. He promises that Yuan Qi would be in charge of claiming 7 lands, and would have great military contributions.
2 years have passed, and Ping Jing has been residing in Langya mountain, indifferent to the outside world. In this time, Yuan Qi had various military successes. The east side is unstable, and Yuan Qi volunteers himself. Worried about Ping Jing’s safety, Lin Xi ascends Langya mountain to warn him. Hearing about Yuan Qi’s military strength now, Ping Jing starts to suspect something amiss.