Fang Zhu reflects on You Du's words, allowing Hai Shi to remain at the capital instead of heading to Huangquan Pass. He regifts the ring to Hai Shi and together they share a brief moment of affection. The emperor decides to take Ti Lan to Diequan Valley to bolster her health and, while there, he suffers an injury from an assassination attempt by the Left Huku Tribe. The assassin recognizes Zhuo Ying as Duo Han, the brother of the Left Huku Tribe leader. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)