Zhu Yan sees Yun Luo, who stirs his inner turmoil when she questions what has happened to the righteous A Yan she once knew. The only way for Qing Ci’s plan to work is to have Yun Luo protect the Emperor and fake his death. However, the plan goes awry when he, Sima Lang, Man Qing, and Chang Ge don’t hear from her. Lord Wei Ning gets the report that the Emperor has passed away, setting in motion his plans to obtain the throne. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)