This episode depicts the first morning after Lu Qingzhi and Su Wanwan's arranged marriages, where they privately lament their "bookworm" and "CEO-type" husbands using modern perspectives. Afterward, the two women enter the palace to express their gratitude to Consort Rong. Consort Rong sets a political trap by inquiring about the strengths and weaknesses of the Liang border army versus the Mobei cavalry. Lu Qingzhi skillfully navigates this with a dialectical and objective answer, while Su Wanwan wins Consort Rong's favor through high emotional intelligence and flattery. Just as the mother-in-law and daughters-in-law are enjoying a harmonious atmosphere, a maid suddenly bursts in, accusing them of having secret border reports of colluding with the enemy found in their dowry chests. The peaceful situation is instantly shattered by a life-or-death crisis.
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