Princess Lainey presents her husband, a man from the Outlands, to her disapproving father, who insults him as a filthy barbarian carrying disease. Despite bringing gifts to show goodwill, her father mocks the husband’s shabby appearance and lack of proper manners, contrasting him with the polished Prince Émmett and his exquisite jade gift. However, a surprising turn reveals the husband’s knowledge of jade, impressing those present and challenging their prejudice. The episode ends with doubt lingering over whether this revelation will change the court’s harsh judgment.