Xuan Lie notices an unusual arrowhead near him, which catches Jun Qi Luo’s attention and raises her suspicions. However, when Xuan Lie asks her about it, she shakes her head, pretending not to have seen anything. As she recalls the past, she remembers how her father once revealed that, in his pursuit to restore the Jun family’s status, he had betrayed her by selling the blueprints of the weapons she designed. Despite this, Jun Qi Luo remained steadfast, believing that her talent was meant to serve her family’s revival.
Meanwhile, Luo Zhi Zhou carefully places a handmade kite outside Consort Li’s residence, surprising her with an unexpected gift. Although delighted, a trace of past resentment flickers in her smile—Luo Zhi Zhou once promised to return in the spring but did not appear until autumn, which had once upset her deeply. However, his sincere apology and the special kite ultimately dissolve her lingering grievances.
Later, Luo Zhi Zhou summons Dong Yin and sternly questions her about the trap incident. Dong Yin confesses that she altered the trap’s settings on her own. Luo Zhi Zhou realizes that if Lord Sun had not sacrificed himself, Xuan Lie would have been killed. Dong Yin further speculates that if Xuan Lie had died, the Wolf Lord’s position would have been passed down, giving them a chance to seize power. However, Luo Zhi Zhou remains noncommittal about the idea.
Elsewhere, Xuan Lie stumbles upon Jun Qi Luo’s merchant permit and is shocked to discover that she is a descendant of the Baigong craftsmen. This revelation leaves him in disbelief. Luo Qi tries to reassure him, arguing that even if Jun Qi Luo has ties to the Baigong lineage, she was too young at the time to have been directly involved. However, He Ji Yao disagrees, emphasizing that despite her age, Jun Qi Luo’s skills and intelligence should not be underestimated.
Meanwhile, the prime minister’s secret envoy approaches Xi Chang Kun with a proposal to eliminate Jun Qi Luo. Xi Chang Kun devises a plan to handle it himself, ensuring that he remains uninvolved should things go wrong. The envoy finds the strategy brilliant, and the two strike a deal.
Jun Qi Luo is lost in thought, recalling a mysterious crossbow arrow from twelve years ago, filling her with doubt. At that moment, Xuan Lie approaches her to discuss his father’s past. He asks her how she would feel if she were in his position. With warmth, Jun Qi Luo responds that the person who designed the weapon never intended for it to harm Xuan Lie’s father.
Determined to uncover the truth, Xuan Lie goes straight to the king, requesting an immediate investigation. The king, slightly amused, remarks that he had planned to issue an order the next day but, seeing Xuan Lie’s urgency, grants him permission to proceed at once.
Xuan Lie quickly gathers the five tribal leaders, informing them that a Yan Nan spy has infiltrated their ranks and must be captured immediately. However, the leader of the Su Tribe becomes suspicious and directly accuses Jun Qi Luo of being a Yan Nan native. Sun Zhao Min steps forward to defend her, emphasizing that Jun Qi Luo has lived there for a long time and is beyond suspicion. Xuan Lie remains composed, asserting that the true spy is someone else and must be apprehended. The king takes the matter seriously and orders swift action. Meanwhile, Sun Zhao Min prepares to escort her father back home, and Xuan Lie assures her that she can seek his help anytime if needed.
Xuan Lie then dispatches Luo Qi to investigate Xi Lin and successfully captures him. Offering Xi Lin a deal, Xuan Lie promises to ensure his mother’s safety in exchange for revealing the truth. After weighing his options, Xi Lin agrees to cooperate. When he confesses everything to the king, Xi Chang Kun hastily denies any involvement and accuses Xuan Lie of framing him. However, Xuan Lie counters by suggesting that Xi Lin can help locate the key weapon as evidence. The king accepts Xuan Lie’s proposal.
Later, the king privately speaks to Xuan Lie, proposing a marriage alliance between him and Sun Zhao Min. At the same time, he also considers making Jun Qi Luo Xuan Lie’s concubine.
