The emperor tactfully inquires into the marriage between FA and SHAN. A shrewd FA gives the emperor a flawless answer. The very same night, the couple stays over in the imperial palace at the emperor’s invitation. To find out if the rumor that the couple is at odds has any truth, CHUNG observes stealthily outside their room. FA realizes the presence of CHUNG and pretends to embrace SHAN. The couple takes a stumble and kisses each other on the lips, arousing their mutual affections. The emperor praises FA’s contributions to her country, but she gives all the credits to the SITs and KAM. FA declares her love for SHAN, who admits to seeing her in a new light. SHAN also prepares to break up with TING. Knowing the reason behind SHAN’s visit, TING sheds tears and disheartens him to propose their break-up. His weakness upsets FA. LIN uses FU to infuriate LUNG, but at the same time, she tells FU that she will not fall for him.… ...