Li Chengyin rushes to Xiao Feng to confess his undying love and devotion. Xiao Feng stabs Li Chengyin in return. In his feverish state, Li Chengyin calls for Xiao Feng and raises the ire of Zhao Liang Di. In retaliation, Zhao Liang Di tells Xiao Feng that she will help her escape to Western Liang as long as she gets to keep Li Chengyin. Xiao Feng couldn't agree any faster. Noble consort Gao dies from complications of miscarriage. Gao Yuming tells Li Chengyin about the real culprit behind the Gu conspiracy and calls him a puppet. The emperor pays a visit to Chai Mu and drinks wine with him. Mingyue finds out about the truth and kills herself. The emperor has a stroke and becomes paralyzed. Li Chengyin finishes his leftover revenge. Zhao Liang Di and Xiao Feng's escape plan fails. (Source: Autumn carrot at MyDramaList)