Returned to the Caluds, Morgan is brought before the household after a shocking revelation: Morgan is a girl, not the son everyone assumed. At a tense hearing, nobles confront Rosie for deceiving them and debate imperial punishment. The noble in charge spares Morgan but confines her to the house to sew a bridal gown and wait for the wedding. Rosie's execution is discussed but postponed until after the marriage to avoid disrupting the ceremony. The episode closes with Rosie cornered and ordered to "tell the truth" about Morgan, her response left unresolved.