Mo Lan visits the Sheng house in an attempt to uncover the truth behind what's been happening. Though her father doesn't reveal anything, she runs into Madam Lin's faithful servant Nanny Xue who tries to get money in exchange for access to Auntie Kang. Mo Lan exchanges information about events in the Sheng house with Auntie Kang's freedom. Auntie Kang ends up with Madam Gu; they conspire to take down Ming Lan at her most vulnerable moment. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)