Taking advantage of the eclipse, the Chang Lin army defeats Great Yu, and Ping Jing heads to the Capital to accept punishment for defying the order. Lin Xi tries to seek advice from Langya Hall, but is refused as Langya Hall maintains its neutrality on political matters.
Back at court, Commander Xun remarks that his appeal to the King in support of Ping Jing had not been submitted – whereas, the King has been receiving countless appeals asking for Ping Jing’s punishment. Xiao Ting Sheng tries to stay out of this matter. Empress Dowager Xun is furious at Commander Xun, and retaliates by ordering the arrest of Ping Jing (as opposed to him coming back on his own).