Zifu mistakes Shen Jia’s affections for Duan Hong, and invites him for a drink in order to play matchmaker. Duan Hong declines the invitation with the excuse of not being able to forget his old love and wanting to focus on his duties to the Emperor. Duan Hong discovers that Han Yan instigated Wei Qing’s kidnap, however Liu Che is unable to sentence him due to his promise not to kill Han Yan and pursue the kidnapping incident. But when a reckless Han Yan insults a royal maidservant, Empress Wang orders his execution. Zifu gives birth to a daughter, who is given the title Grand Princess Wei. (Source: Viu)