Unable to avoid Princess Pingyang any longer, Wei Qing sets aside his personal thoughts and begs her to reunite the three princesses with their mother. Duan Hong counsels Liu Che to search the palace; Liu Che orders the palace to be sealed. Duan Hong stands guard at Chen Jiao’s residence Jiaofang Palace, while Liu Che’s true objective was to search the residence of Empress Wang. When the poison is found, a maidservant blames Chu Fu. Chu Fu provides the antidote for Zifu in exchange for sparing her own life. However, drugging the emperor is a crime beyond pardon. Liu Che summons Chen Jiao and Princess Guantao. In an effort to spare Chen Jiao, Princess Guantao is willing to take full blame of their misconduct, but Liu Che is unmoved by her plea and orders both their executions. (Source: Viu)