Zhan Ji comes to learn of Zi Jin’s imprisonment before she enters the palace by command of his mother. Zi Jin has Zi Ping communicate her inability to speak to Zhan Ji by way of the food she serves him. Zhan Ji apologizes to Zi Jin, and Zi Jin realizes the Empress Dowager’s heart has always been for the people, so she no longer fears her. She slowly regains her voice with the help of the imperial physician. Matron Meng makes a great sacrifice to help Yue Hua. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)