In this chapter, we learn that the emperor's cousin, the prince zhongqi, has come to the country to settle disputes among the states. He is a relative of the man who was murdered, and he wants to avenge his relative's death. He wants to get rid of his best friend, Fangzheng, so that he can gain more power and influence in the country. He tells the story of how he heard the empress and the prince talking one day. Fangzheng is the king of the state, but he is too rigid and righteous for him. The empress is very ambitious, and she has an army that is hiding behind the walls of the palace. One of them is the imperial doctor, who is rumored to be involved in the death of the emperor. The emperor is furious, and his army will not stop until he is found. The elder huo has hidden the miraculous seal inside the palace, and the emperor will not be able to find him.