Mo Heng completes the black fire armor in preparation for the battle against the Taibai Empire. Yin dons her armor and practices using magic.
Ning is captured by the Taibai Empire and Zhao is arrested for sheltering a rebel. They meet with Empress Cheng and have a conversation in which they realize they are at cross purposes. Both Ning and Zhao receive unthinkable punishments.
Meanwhile, Commander Meng Ji, who seeks Zhao's downfall, and Lady Pang, who covets the imperial throne, have been meeting. An army is dispatched to the conquer the rebel base.
"That's all"? Being demoted four ranks 
is a serious punishment indeed.
كلّ شيء"؟ خفض أربع مراتب عقوبة شديدة بالفعل"
„Das ist alles“? Die Aberkennung
von vier Rängen ist eine harte Strafe.
¿Eso es todo? Degradarte cuatro rangos
es un castigo muy grave.
¿Solo eso? Degradarte cuatro rangos
es un castigo muy grave.
Pardon ?
"Questo è tutto"?
Só isso? Perder quatro ranques
é uma punição muito séria.
Только? Понижение на четыре
ранга — суровое наказание.