Wei Tingyu was determined to sever ties with Wei Tingzhen, but Wei Tingzhen insisted that Dou Ming was the culprit, and imagined that if Dou Zhao had married into the Hou Mansion, the Hou Mansion would have prospered.Wei Tingyu hoped that Wei Tingzhen would stop interfering in the affairs of the Hou Mansion and stop comparing with Dou Zhao.Wei Tingzhen was heartbroken that she was rejected by her younger brother, but Wei Tingyu left directly without saying anything.Back home, Wei Tingyu comforted Dou Ming and regarded painting as his future pursuit.Dou Ming blamed himself for not being as capable as his sister, but Wei Tingyu didn't care. He only wanted to spend the rest of his life with Dou Ming and was determined to work hard.

On the other side, the Cangbei Gang kidnapped Wang Yingxue and demanded ransom.Wang Yingxue was not afraid and even provoked the other party, claiming that if he was killed, Wang Xingyi would not let them go.She also suggested that if she couldn't get the money, she might as well hijack other houses besides the Jining Marquis Mansion.The leader of the Cangbei Gang was moved by Wang Yingxue's words and seemed to have seen a new way to make money.

Dou Zhao teased Song Mo, blindfolded him, took off his coat, and made tailor-made soft armor for him.Song Mo was nervous at first, thinking that Dou Zhao had other intentions, but after seeing the soft armor, although he was a little disappointed, he also liked it very much.Song Mo couldn't figure out Dou Zhao's feelings, so he asked Yan Chaoqing and Lu Ming for analysis.The two discussed it for a long time, but did not come to a clear conclusion.

At night, Dou Zhao and Song Mo went to the lake to watch a movie. Dou Zhao confessed to Song Mo after being drunk, and Song Mo responded affectionately.The two embraced each other affectionately, and Song Mo took Dou Zhao home.On the way, Dou Zhao saw a beautiful lantern, and Song Mo took it off for her.After arriving home, Song Mo wanted to kiss Dou Zhao, but felt that he was taking advantage of others, but Dou Zhao pulled him and kissed him actively.

The next day, Dou Zhao woke up with vague memories of what happened last night, but when he learned about the hickey on Song Mo's neck from Su Xin, he couldn't help but feel shy.She asked Song Mo if he had done anything else last night. Song Mo deliberately teased her and repeated her love words.Dou Zhao shyly urged Song Mo to go to the Yamen, and Song Mo placed the lantern that Dou Zhao liked in the front yard.Although Dou Zhao felt ostentatious, he was very sweet in his heart.

Wei Tingyu wanted to sell the painting, but was dissatisfied with a few comments from the dealer.Dou Ming quickly apologized because this art dealer had mentored many famous painters.The art dealer praised Dou Ming for his beauty and generosity, but Wei Tingyu denounced him as a trapper and kicked him out.Dou Ming advised Wei Tingyu to meet someone with status, but Wei Tingyu thought that was not what he wanted.During the argument between the two, Wei Tingyu criticized Wang Yingxue's profit-seeking behavior without restraint.Dou Ming was dissatisfied with his attitude towards his mother and lost his temper.Wei Tingyu quickly apologized and compromised and was willing to take office.

Song Mo's groom Ma Qiang suddenly visited and revealed shocking news about Jiang Huisun.Song Mo rushed over with Dou Zhao and found that Qixia had been crazy and refused to take any medicine.Dou Zhao went to Ji Yong to check the prescription and found that there was something wrong with the candied fruit.It turned out that Jiang Huisun was afraid of bitterness and had to eat candied fruit every time he took medicine. However, this candied fruit was made from licorice and would be fatal if taken for a long time.Dou Zhao took Qixia to see Ji Yong for treatment, but the effect was unknown.

Song Yichun was horrified when he learned that Qixia had appeared in Yizhitang.He conspired with others to use rogue bandits to deal with Dou Zhao and Song Mo.At the same time, Wang Yingxue was also preparing to attack Dou Zhao and put him to death.A fire broke out in Beicheng. Dou Zhao was extremely anxious and asked Yan Chaoqing to lead people to put out the fire.However, the Cangbei Gang and other robbers took the opportunity to rush into the city and prepared to rob Dou Zhao.Song Mo discovered that the capital was on fire and worried about Dou Zhao's safety, but was prevented from seeing the emperor by the queen.