Ep 28. Episode 28

Ruoqian admits that she schemed to frame Sanshu and Cunxi. Though Longji plans to treat her leniently, Taiping is strongly opposed the idea and wants to execute Ruoqian. Eventually, Longji sentences her to caning punishment. Knowing that Ruoqian won't survive the punishment, Sanshu kneels down in front of the palace gate, begging Longji to suspend the sentence.