After Li Tan's death, Empress Zhang and Si Shiming successfully planted seeds of doubt in Emperor Suzong's mind, resulting in the removal of Li Chu's military power. Dugu Jingyao is willing to marry Li Chu to help him regain power, and Zhenzhu helps Li Chu make a decision by forcing him to divorce her. Ultimately, Empress Zhang is defeated, and Li Chu ascends the throne as Emperor.

The story of Shen Zhen Zhu. She married Prince Li Chu during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of Tang Dynasty. When Rebellion of An Lu Shan forced the Royal family to escape the capital city, she, however, stayed behind to show solidarity with the Tang citizens. Although she was captured by the opposing force, she never gave up protecting her people.