LL tells SL that the public is gossiping about LYY forcing MS to poison SJY. SL heads towards Jin Palace. They flirt, before SL confronts NL over his situation – NL’s promotion was too rapid and his body is now unstable. He needs to begin closed door cultivation to stabilize it but is unwilling since SL would be defenceless. SL reassures him with her agreement with LAQ, since LYC can’t harm her for a year. She also mentions that AL will recommend her to RY, who might be able to heal him.