The empress and Minister Xun are manipulating the young emperor into creating a Royal army, not realizing that the current imperial army is the most dedicated and loyal to the emperor. Ping Jing realizes his father is ill but is forced to return to the northern border to protect Liang Empire. On his way, he stops at Langya Pavilion to see Qian Xue and his little nephew. Ping Jing accepts the invitation to meet with Prince Kang of Da Yu despite his generals' protests. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)