With Wu Wuqing gone, Wu Yange plodded out of the palace ruins towards Rong Zian who was eagerly waiting for him. Wu Wuqing's words and had struck a nerve and couldn't help but feel anxious. He wanted to protect the one he loved but feared his strength wasn't sufficient. Seeing Rong Zian's dazzling smile directed at him, his heart ached at the thought of never seeing him again. 'No I will never let that happen,' he thought as he pulled Rong Zian into an embrace.
Rong Zian was startled and could feel something was bothering Wu Yange but he didn't press his boyfriend to tell him. He knew Wu Yange would tell him whatever it was when the timing was right and so sank deep into his lover's loving embrace with no hesitation. They soon parted and the group of four made their way to the border to take care of the people of Qinshu province. Ying Tie eventually got sick of carrying Wu Fan and so he begged Rong Zian to heal the man sticking to his back like a tick.
