She Flew Beyond the Courtyard Walls - Episode 5

Lucy publicly exposes a forged letter alleging a divorce between Simon and Joan, causing Simon's promotion to be reconsidered and sullying his reputation. Joan accuses Lucy of sabotaging Simon's career and reveals that Lucy planted the letter to discredit her and claim Simon for herself. Simon is caught between the two women, refusing to apologize to Lucy despite her demands, while Joan warns that she has only two weeks before leaving for the West and will not tolerate further deceit. The episode ends with Simon isolated, facing the fallout of the scandal and forced to make a difficult decision.