Yongzheng passes away. Hongli succeeds the throne and his reign is named Qianlong.

Aunt decides to die to protect Qingying. Qingying testifies that her aunt died of anger

Grounded in mourning on the orders of the Empress Dowager, Qing Ying endeavours to prevent conflict in the palace, even with those against her.

The empress dowager reminds the emperor to distribute his attention equally between the ladies.

More trouble starts to brew when a new girl arrives in the palace.

Xiyue punishes Hailan, saying she stole charcoal. Ruyi rushes over. Suoxin looks for the emperor.

Ruiji accuses Ruyi of putting poison in her medicated cream but Hailan clears Ruyi's name.

The emperor visits Ruiji, who is glad that her plan has worked.

Ruyi asks the emperor to grant his birth mother Li Jingui an imperial title, but he is angered.

Rumors spread around Noble Lady Mei's birthing, and even the emperor is compelled to investigate.

The emperor deals with the culprit he's found guilty of spreading the rumors around the palace. The other ladies of the harem deliberate on their next moves.

Noble Lady Yi moves into Ru Yi's quarters. All eyes are on how Ru Yi takes care of Noble Lady Yi and her unborn child.

Ru Yi is accused of harming the imperial offspring.

Both Ruiji and Huang Qiying make assassination attempts at Ruyi. Hailan informs the emperor.