In Xiangyang, Emperor Ying Zheng is concerned about the threat from the Xia Kui and Confucianists and suggests using the Net Trap Organisation. Prince Fu Su reminds him of the arrangements to appease the Confucian School. Emperor Ying Zheng asks Prince Fu Su if he knows about the rumor and he admits he does. The Emperor then asks if knows about the fate of the allegedly rebellious General Bai Qi who had to take poison, not because of his actions, but because of the threat he posed. Ying Zheng acknowledges the inherent threat of a first-born prince and does not reprimand Prince Fu Su. In the Eastern Province, Xiaoyao Zi and Gao Jianli encounter a Qin general assisted by Zhongli Mei checking identification and are questioned. A young stranger, Han Xìn, intervenes and prevents a confrontation between the Qin general and Gao Jianli and Xiaoyao Zi. Just then, the procession of Lady Hua Ying of the Drunken Dream House passes by. Xiaoyao Zi and Gao Jianli realize she is from the Peasant School. The General prepares to search her palanquin, but she shows the badge of the Commander-in-Chief and he lets her pass. As Xiaoyao Zi and Gao Jianli leave, they are seen by Zhongli Mei who fires an arrow at them which barely misses. Gao Jianli realizes that Zhongli Mei knows the Wind Chaser archery skill. When Zhongli Mei follows the two Mohists into a narrow path, Han Xìn blocks his way.
