An unexpected visitor terrifies Hui-su, forcing her and Eun-su to handle a new crisis. Meanwhile, So-baek begins to question their strange behavior.

With Noh Jin-young on Eun-su and Hui-su’s tails, So-baek offers his help. But Eun-su takes matters into her own hands, putting everyone in jeopardy.

Pressured by Jin-young, Hui-su does the unthinkable. Can Eun-su find a way out of their hellish situation and finally break the cycle?

Su Muyu brings Bai Hehuai to Nan’an, where the group rests and shares a meal. Su Changhe receives a letter that sends him to investigate the Tang Clan.

The magistrate’s son dies suspiciously and Bai Hehuai proves it was poison. Su Muyu tries to forge an alliance between Blood River and the Tang Clan.

Danger follows Mu Qingyang and Mu Xuewei in Jincheng. Mu Yumo exposes the Tang Clan, while Su Muyu follows a butterfly straight into battle.

Seeking peace, the Tang Clan asks Blood River for help. Negotiations for Mu Xuewei’s release soon devolve into chaos when conflict erupts.

After rescuing Mu Xuewei and escaping a trap for Tang Lianyue, Su Muyu and Su Changhe each set out to meet the King of Langya in Tianqi.

Tang Lianyue and Su Muyu square off with Ye Ya. Xiao Ruofeng extends an invitation to meet Blood River. Su Changhe fortifies his succession claim.