Ji Ye and Gui Chen are badly injured after the face-off with Ruler Wu Yi. General Xi and Gui Chen remain to defend Ancient Stela Entry, while General Tuoba asks Ji Ye to accompany him back to the capital. The Crown Prince of Li State decides to attack Xia Tang, but Ruler Jing Hong makes a preemptive strike against Li State to force Wu Yi to retreat. Unbeknownst to Ji Ye, General Tuoba wishes to develop him as a general in the battle at Li State. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)