When Ji-hyeok learns the truth about Da-rim, he feels relieved yet deceived — and his unpredictable behavior pushes her to confess everything.

Da-rim grows wary of Ji-hyeok’s constant affection. Later, when their mothers gather at Seon-u’s home, Ji-hyeok’s competitive streak flares up.

After a confession, Ji-hyeok and Da-rim begin a secret romance — but not without close calls. Meanwhile, someone at work learns that Da-rim is unmarried.

Racked with guilt, Da-rim decides to resign — but Ji-hyeok won’t let her go. When a colleague catches their affection, Da-rim decides to tell the truth.

Seeking vengeance, Xie Huai’an traps Liu Ziyan amid Tiger Guard infighting, while Ye Zheng brings Xiao Wenjing to witness the deadly showdown.

Amid the chaos of a Tiger Guard siege, Xie Huai’an fights fiercely to break through enemy lines and rush to Bai Guan, who faces imminent danger.

Reeling from his injuries and past losses, Xie Huai’an awakens and sets a trap to confront Liu Ziyan as Chang’an’s stability teeters.

Hiding his kinship with Bai Guan, Xie Huai’an helps her leave safely and secretly orders the execution of their enemy, shouldering the feud alone.

The Huben Army storms the city walls, killing soldiers and kidnapping a key target, as Xie Huai’an enters the palace to protect him and plan a rescue.

In a disguise as Huben soldier Wang Xing, Xie Huai’an enters Hidden Soldier Alley to deceive Di Lu, but his plan is riskier than he anticipated.

Xie Huai’an and Han Ziling coordinate to locate Gu Yu, who is imprisoned in a cave. Xie learns that Wang Pu is forging a new identity for Yan Fengshan.