Lanxiang pieces together a horrifying truth, the epidemic isn’t an illness at all, and the discovery of a poisoned maid, a fatal cover-up, and a genuine deathwatch over Yuchan

A confession of unshakable love collides with a household crisis, as a mysterious epidemic sweeps through the Lin residence just as the Dai family makes their move against both Marquis Yongchang

A storytelling reward turns into real recognition for Lanxiang, while a genuine marriage proposal for Xiuwan arrives from an unexpected source. Beneath the warmth, a poisoning at the prison

Jinqi’s arrest sends the entire Lin family reeling, but this episode ultimately delivers real vindication, exposing the Wo pirate smuggling ring, restoring his standing with the soldiers

Lanxiang’s daring undercover work as a fake widow finally traps Lu Dalang, revealing a smuggling conspiracy far bigger than anyone expected, but the mission nearly costs her everything

Lanxiang’s quick thinking earns her a substantial reward, but her hard-won wisdom about the household’s power dynamics tempers the family’s excitement over finally having enough for freedom.

A carefully staged Festival of Man gathering turns into a minefield of matchmaking, jealousy, and near-scandal, all while First Madam works overtime to keep the household’s reputation intact.

With Jinqi finally free of the Zhao family, life at Zhichun Hall begins healing on every front, the maids settling into real futures, the household reconnecting with Congyi’s family

Zhao Xingtang leaves the Lin household for good, exposing the raw truth of just how little her family actually values her, while a scheme to eliminate loose ends stalls the moment

Zhao Xingtang’s secret affair finally catches up with her in the worst possible way, exposed inside the family’s own library during a carefully orchestrated birthday celebration.