Zoe stands accused by her household after passing an important exam: relatives claim she "stole our luck" and even blame her for their mother's death. She insists she earned the result, while one woman defends her and reminds them the exam is in three days. Elders invoke Master Trent and Joel to back the accusation, then order attendants to seize her and break her arms. Zoe pleads, "Please, not my right hand!" The episode ends with Zoe grabbed and punishment imminent, threatening her ability to sit the exam.