Ru Yi sees Lian Xin trying to commit suicide and decides to help her after learning more about her marriage to Wang Qin. Consort Mei experiences strange headaches and other ailments. She suddenly goes into preterm labor, giving birth to a disfigured prince. Though the Emperor has decreed the child will not be discussed, lest rumors abound, Consort Hui sees the child and begins spreading rumors. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)