Flourished Peony

He Wei Fang agrees to marry Liu Chang to save her mother, but her life after marriage has been tough. Despite the hardships, she remains composed and patient. One day, the Liu family goes behind her back and digs up the prized peonies in her courtyard for a flower banquet. Distraught, she resolves to protect the keepsakes left by her mother.

Jiang Chang Yang and the County Princess attend the Yang family's flower banquet. The County Princess keeps making life difficult for He Wei Fang.

Liu Shen finds out that He Wei Fang is visiting the shops. He's afraid that she might foil his plan of selling the shops. He goes to stop her. During the chaos, Yu Lu, her servant, falls into the water while trying to defend her mistress. He Wei Fang kneels and begs the Liu family to rescue her.

Jiang Chang Yang pledges his support to the County Princess and helps her arrange a private meeting with Liu Chang. At the Shuiyu Pavilion, the County Princess and Liu Chang reminisce about their past relationship, while He Wei Fang begins to execute her plans.

Liu Chang barges into He Wei Fang's room after getting drunk. He intends to force himself upon her. He Wei Fang is hurt during the struggle. After that, He Wei Fang injures herself with a pair of scissors on purpose as she seeks Jiang Chang Yang's aid.

Realizing she no longer has a home, He Wei Fang deliberately leaves her hairpin at the edge of a cliff. Liu Shen's men find the hairpin and conclude she has fallen to her death. Afterward, He Wei Fang puts on plain clothes and sets out to begin a new chapter of her life.