Shen Huan acts despicably so as to break off the engagement with Jiang Yi without disgracing her. Severely punished for his actions, he stays at Hua mansion to be with Shao Yao, who returns his affections. Jiang Wei Zhi falls for Hua Rong. Shen Qi and Zheng Zhi do well on the Imperial Examination, but the Shen family is found to collude with Prince Xian, so they are punished. The Emperor meets Hua Zhi and warns her that he won't tolerate anyone who stands between him and Yan Xi. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)