Hong Bin wants to paddle Xi Ruo’s mother to death for deceiving them. Duke Lean realizes that Hong Bin is just pretending as he knows the family wouldn’t allow for such cruelty. Hong Bin then admits that he is equally guilty as he has known all along about Xi Ruo’s background. Ru’er insists that Xi Ruo and her mother should be banished or reported to the authorities. Madame Li is angry that Ru’er could suggest punishments that would shame the Li family. In the end, Madame Li orders for mother and daughter to break ties to protect the Li family’s reputation. Hong Bin stops Xi Ruo from sending off her mother. Xi Ruo stubbornly refuses to disavow her past and is ordered to be confined at the damp Hantie Hall. Hong Bin asks her to give him some time and to trust him to make things right. Madame Li is actually soft-hearted but can’t lose face either. Duke Lean suggests that they elevate Xi Ruo’s mother’s status to a benevolent citizen and role model who takes in orphans. Hence, their reputation would remain intact. Furthermore, Duke Lean thinks Xi Ruo is good for not abandoning her mother for wealth. Song Qin now has eyes on Hong Yu who has returned to Li Manor. Jing You is not happy when she asks him about marrying Hong Yu. Hong Yu visits Xi Ruo at Hantie Hall and offers words of advice. He also tells Hong Bin to treat Xi Ruo well and loving her means giving her happiness rather than forcing her to be with him. Ru’er visits Xi Ruo and tells her that Hong Bin had wanted to hit her mother to death just to keep her as his wife. Hence, Xi Ruo should choose between Hong Bin and her mother. (Source: DramaSlot)