Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

Qin Ying encounters Ling Xi Ruo, the granddaughter of painter Ling Dao Xuan, after a long separation. They reminisce about the past, particularly the painting Qin gifted her after winning a literary duel. Ling Xi Ruo expresses gratitude for the painting, which has gained immense value. Their conversation is interrupted by Qu Fei Liu, who confronts Qin Ying about the Martial Arts Suppression Decree. Ling Xi Ruo defends Qin Ying, highlighting the martial artists' past misdeeds. Qu Fei Liu reveals he is the son of the Qu family master, but tensions rise until Old Huang intervenes, teaching Qu a lesson. Ling Xi Ruo offers to guide Qin Ying to meet her grandfather.

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