To save her daughter, Consort Wei takes the poisoned wine meant for Yuan Chun's punishment. Upset over the death of his wife, the emperor places Yuan Chun under house arrest and Yuan Song is sent to quell the rebellion in Northern Yan. Because General Cheng's story about Hong Chuan city does not match A'Chu's story, his assistant kills himself to show his loyalty. Wen Yue is tasked to go with Yuan Song to take military command in Northern Yan. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)