The peasants present for the wedding ceremony between the emperor and the divine sorceress start to protest. Xue Wu is the Prince of Lan Ling's wife. How can Gao Wei marry her? Zheng Er tries to explain to the people that Xue Wu isn't really a divine sorceress but a witch and she's the one to blame for the country's drought. The people shout back, "We know who the real witch is around here!" and start throwing rocks. It's like we're in the Ukraine all of a sudden.
With everyone distracted, Xue Wu pulls out her homemade bomb. She's about to light the fuse when Chang Gong and his men ride into the fray. The peasants start cheering and shouting out his name. Chang Gong has brought Canal Man (whose name I still don't know) with him. He announces to the people that this water disaster is man made. Although he doesn't outright say her name, Chang Gong implies Zheng Er is the blame.
Gao Wei says he has something to say to Chang Gong and will meet with the prince back at the palace. Chang Gong goes to retrieve his woman right as the heavens open up and a downpour begins. The peasants cheer that the rains came with the prince and he's saved the day once again.
Over at the palace, Chang Gong pleads with Gao Wei to get his act together and put Qi State first. Gao Wei claims he really does want to be a good king but there's one thing standing in his way: Prince of Lan Ling. Here's the deal - if Chang Gong will willingly give up his life, then Gao Wei promises to be a better leader.
To the emperor's surprise, Chang Gong agrees. Gao Wei actually starts to question his actions. Zheng Er presses her husband to stick to the plan. Let the prince die. He's too great of a threat to them.
Chang Gong returns home to Xue Wu, assuring her everything is alright but not telling her about the emperor's fatal demand. An De has heard about what's been going on in the city and has rushed back. He and Chang Gong are about to start talking serious when they realize Xue Wu is eavesdropping. Instead they speak about how the emperor is truly sorry for what he's done and won't retaliate against them.
After Xue Wu goes back inside, Chang Gong comes clean about what Gao Wei asked him to do. An De immediately starts planning on getting a carriage and some money together so Chang Gong and Xue Wu can escape tonight. Chang Gong puts a halt to the escape plans as it appears he's willing to fulfill Gao Wei's request. Whatever it takes to save the people from tyranny.
An De tries to talk the prince out of this crazy idea but Chang Gong stays firm. With tears in his eyes Lan Ling asks An De to look after Xue Wu.
Even Zheng Er is having some regrets as she thinks back to the early days when her crush on Chang Gong first began. The next morning both she and Gao Wei act like they're quite happy as they await the news about Lan Ling.
Chang Gong makes the most of what time he has left with the oblivious Xue Wu. He offers to comb her long hair so she won't see the sadness in his eyes. Xue Wu asks him to teach her how to fight with a sword so she'll be better able to defend herself. She still doesn't trust Gao Wei and believes the emperor will try something again.
After the lessons, the couple walk hand and hand through the marketplace. Chang Gong buys her a silver comb. Suddenly his spidey senses start to tingle. There are ninjas nearby! (Sent by the empress to make sure the prince does kill himself.) He rushes Xue Wu back to Lan Ling Manor.
Already there is An De. He, along with Xiao Cui and Xiao Dong, have put out some food and An De adds a drug to the wine. When the couple enter, everyone slaps on a happy face and excuses themselves so the Prince and his wife can have a romantic lunch together. As An De is leaving he slips a small pill to Chang Gong.
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