Ji Chang's men take Hai Shi's mom as a hostage to get the mermaid on the way to the capital. The chase leads to Hai Shi and Fang Zhu falling off the cliff with the mermaid. Back at the capital, Ji Chang makes his move, summoning General Fu and his mean to rebel. At the banquet, Ji Chang instigates the Leizhou envoys to pressure the Emperor into displaying the mermaid. In a sudden twist of events, Ji Chang breaks down in disbelief. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)