Xuan Lie watches in horror as Jun Qi Luo is taken away. Desperate, he confronts the king, reminding him of all Qi Luo has done to maintain peace between their nations. He warns that if the king proceeds with this punishment, the people of Yan Nan may lose faith in his rule. The king, swayed by Xuan Lie’s words, agrees to release Qi Luo on the condition that Xuan Lie prioritizes peace between their nations for the rest of his life. Xuan Lie solemnly vows to uphold this duty.
Meanwhile, Qing Kou appears disoriented after Qi Min’s death. She behaves as if nothing has happened, preparing to return to Beixuan with him. Xuan Lie, seeing her distress, plays along by telling her that Qi Min has gone to handle business at a neutral zone and will meet her later. The Jun family holds an honorable funeral for Qi Min, with Master Jun adopting him posthumously as a son. Jun Qi Luo, overcome with grief, wishes that Qi Min could live for himself in his next life.
Luo Qi brings urgent news to Xuan Lie: Luo Zhi Zhou is assembling an army, and Consort Li has recently passed away. Xuan Lie realizes his brother, the Beixuan king, is in danger since there are no capable generals to protect him. When Jun Qi Luo overhears their conversation, she encourages Xuan Lie to return to Beixuan. She understands that although he is no longer the Wolf Lord, he still carries the responsibility to protect his homeland, just as she is bound to protect the Jun family.
Xuan Lie and Luo Qi prepare to leave immediately. The third Miss Jun, though upset, hurriedly makes a protective charm and gives it to Luo Qi. Tearing up, she expresses her worry, and Luo Qi, moved by her feelings, promises to marry into the Jun family once the crisis is resolved. Xuan Lie also promises Master Jun that upon his victorious return, he will marry Jun Qi Luo. Watching Xuan Lie depart, Qi Luo knows it will be difficult for them to reunite. The Beixuan king will not easily allow Xuan Lie to return to Yan Nan, but the weight of their national responsibilities forces her to let him go.
In Yan Nan, the king struggles to find someone to oversee the remote trade post. Many officials are unwilling to leave their families for such a position. Jun Qi Luo overhears the matter during her audience with the king and volunteers for the role. Recognizing her unwavering commitment to the nation, the king grants her request, ensuring that the Jun family will be protected as long as she serves the kingdom faithfully.
Back in Beixuan, Luo Zhi Zhou storms the royal palace with his army. The Beixuan king, Xuan Xu, is shocked to learn that Luo Zhi Zhou is alive, having been spared by Xuan Lie. Just as Luo Zhi Zhou is about to kill Xuan Xu, Xuan Lie arrives and shields his brother. Luo Zhi Zhou cannot understand why Xuan Lie would protect a king who has treated them so poorly. Refusing to kill his former ally, Xuan Lie is devastated when Luo Zhi Zhou impales himself on Xuan Lie’s sword, seeking to reunite with Consort Li. Winter Silver also perishes in the battle.
With no capable generals left, Xuan Xu pleads with Xuan Lie to resume his role as the Wolf Lord. Though reluctant, Xuan Lie accepts, knowing the kingdom needs his leadership. To support peace between the two nations, Xuan Lie offers to oversee the disputed trade post himself. After some thought, Xuan Xu agrees to the plan.
Luo Qi returns to Yan Nan victorious and immediately seeks out the third Miss Jun. Overjoyed by his return, she welcomes him, and the Jun family blesses their union.
Meanwhile, Jun Qi Luo gives birth to twins. She and Xuan Lie decide that one child will remain in Yan Nan to be educated, not to separate the family but to ensure someone is prepared to continue their mission of preserving peace between the two nations.
