Impressed by Cheng Jun and Wen Xi's forward-thinking, Instructor Ding looks into Wen Xi’s background as requested by Wang Hao Zen. Instructor Ding sends word that society may be ready for more progressive ideas and also discovers who Wen Xi’s father really is. To quell rumors of Wen Xi latching on to Cheng Jun for his nobility, they become sworn brothers, much to the distaste of Ze Xin. Han Zhi Sheng blackmails Le Xuan to get him to expel Wen Xi from the academy. (Source: frankly at MyDramaList)