Three years has passed with Ying Luo caring for the Empress Dowager at Yuanming Garden, refusing to go back to Forbidden City. The Empress Dowager encourages Ying Luo to go back, but it is Fuheng, having returned from military battles, that convinces her to return. The Empress welcomes back Ying Luo because a new rival, Consort Shun, has now won the affections of the Emperor. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)