The Emperor announces that Prince Xiao Shu He will marry the Princess of Jibei to secure peace between the North and South, assigning Prince Xiao Shu Qian to oversee the matter. The Crown Prince grows resentful, and Prime Minister Gu warns that this move favors Shu He. The Crown Prince then plots to frame Xiao Shu He.

Duan Ziang reunites with his long-lost younger brother and vows never to be separated again. Xiao Shu He witnesses their reunion with quiet concern, suspecting Jibei's hidden schemes. Meanwhile, Ziang's true identity is revealed, putting his deep bond with Shu He to the test once more.