The Emperor is surprised when Consort Shu suddenly becomes pregnant despite his attempts to prevent it. Consort Wei, who is secretly taking the same pregnancy potion as Consort Shu, discovers that it is actually a contraceptive medicine. She is upset that Ru Yi probably knows but did not say anything. The Emperor takes his harem to visit the southern cities and both he and Ru Yi spend some time as commoners among the people. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)