Though General Zhou and his army are victorious and headed back to the capital, Luo Zi Shang issues a false edict, accusing the Zhou family of treason. The new Emperor is cowardly and foolishly attests to the false edict when pressed by Ye Shi An, who is immediately labeled as a rebel and is set to be executed. Luo Zi Shang lies in wait for Jiu Si to appear in the capital.