Despite his success with the imperial exam, Du Yangxi finds disappointment in his new marriage. But Shouhua's kindness drives him to make amends.

As mounting clues lead Du Yangxi to question his wife's loyalty, Shouhua takes action to investigate who is sabotaging her marriage.

At an event hosted by the powerful Yu family, Shouhua confronts Yu Xiu'e about her hidden agenda. Du Yangxi's mother faces an uncomfortable dilemma.