Ru’er sneaks back into Li Manor to find the iron mineral vein map. She overhears Hong Bin giving his father the map that they have found in the Treasury’s secret compartment. His father gives it back to him because only the duke will have access to it and Hong Bin will be inheriting the title from him anyway. A Shuang reports to Song Zhi that their men are in place. They will put their plan in motion if Ru’er fails to get the map. Ru’er is caught while looking for the map in Hong Bin’s residence. She refuses to repent and brags that the Li family won’t dare to do anything to her because she is now Song Zhi’s concubine. Madame Li slaps her and orders for her to be evicted. Ru’er goes back to Song Zhi who abandons her as she has outlived her usefulness. Hong Bin succeeds his father to be the new duke. Xi Ruo goes back to visit her mother. On the way home, she is kidnapped by A Shuang. Hong Bin and his men look for her everywhere. A note arrives demanding Hong Bin to bring the iron mineral vein map to save Xi Ruo. Hong Bin insists on going alone as demanded. Duke Lean reluctantly agrees. But Hong Yu and the rest quietly follow him. Xi Ruo is tied up. Song Zhi tells her her background. Her jade pendant is proof that she is a princess. The Emperor lost her while out on a tour as the rebels rioted. Song Zhi just thinks it is a pity he didn’t meet her earlier so that he can claim credit for finding her. Xi Ruo doesn’t believe Song Zhi will let Hong Bin live once he has lured him over. She hopes that he wouldn’t come. (Source: DramaSlot)