As rebels approach Peace Palace, the Emperor orders that his newborn daughter, Princess Yan, be kept safe. The Empress insists on staying to defend the Emperor, while an attendant is tasked with secretly escaping the danger with the baby and a token. Despite the Empress's refusal to flee, the princess’s survival becomes critical as the rebels close in. The episode ends with the princess being sent away through a secret passage, while the palace braces for the impending attack, leaving the fate of the royal family uncertain.