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This episode recounts the reunion of Li Mingwei, the reborn female general of Northern Qi, with her second brother, Li Mingye. Li Mingye reveals the truth behind the Li family's downfall: although the Duke's mansion was forced to do "dirty deeds" for the emperor, they ultimately faced retribution. He explains that the family concealed the truth from Li Mingwei to protect her innocence. Upon learning the truth, Li Mingwei angrily strikes Li Mingye and then inquires about their fourth brother, Li Mingyu. Li Mingyu, once ambitious and adhering to the principle of "poverty cannot sway," has, under the stimulus of the family's upheaval and severe injuries, degenerated into a profligate troublemaker at a winery, even arrogantly flaunting his connection to his brother, the Minister of Revenue. Li Mingye feels helpless about this and chooses to let it be, leaving Li Mingwei deeply regretful of their actions.