Meng Zhi orders Xia Jiang to write a second confession to the Emperor, as his majesty did not believe in his last one. He also states that his two disciples have died, and the Wujin poison has been cured. Prince Yu is demoted to a two-pearl noble prince, while Noble Consort Yue's first rank status is given to Consort Jing. Mei Changsu helps Prince Jing pick neutral ministers and officials. Prince Jing meets Mu Qing and attempts to ask if Wei Zheng is in Mu Manor, but Mu Qing quickly changes the subject and leaves. Qin Banruo secretly meets Xia Jiang again; he asks her to open a silk pouch that Princess Xuanji left to Banruo. (Source: Wikipedia)