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Yi Xiao thinks of a way to control Murong Yao since she’s not able to tell Sui Ge the truth about him. Back in Jinxiu, the Emperor finds ways to ridicule and exert his dominance over Jing Shi, while Jing Shi slowly bides his time. Lord Ling makes it known that the Emperor has a terminal illness he’s been keeping secret for the past 15 years. Prime Minister Zhuang begins influencing the ministers to make Sui Ge’s brother the next emperor, but surprisingly wants to keep the Emperor alive.