Duan Hong misses his opportunity to reconnect with Zifu. Han Yan arrives at Princess Pingyang’s household to force her timid husband to hand over Wei Qing. Fortunately, Princess Pingyang returns home in time to save the siblings. Before being dismissed, Prime Minister Dou Ying had arranged for Duan Hong to serve under Liu Che. Through Duan Hong, Liu Che learned that the Dou Ying’s parting words were "Bitterness, hunger and cold, chasing gold”, and that it was penned by a common woman. When Liu Che visits Princess Pingyang, Duan Hong runs into Wei Qing, only to find out that Zifu will be performing. Zifu attracts the attention of a bored Liu Che. (Source: Viu)