Episode 10 recap: Li Qi and Lu Qiu Tong join hands to lure the enemy.
Rong Er is seriously injured, with severe head trauma and remains unconscious. Li Qi rushes to fetch Physician Zhou, who says the needed medicine is rare, and must be harvested from cliffs. Though the task is difficult, Li Qi promises to deliver the herbs. The next day, Li Qi returns bruised and limping, having retrieved the herbs.
Feeling ashamed for Rong Er's prior accusations, Li Qi confesses to Puyi about knowing of the stolen horse, hoping to be punished. Puyi is disappointed, but believes only Li Qi's word in the palace, and asks him to wait until his injuries heal before punishment.
Li Qi constantly cares for Rong Er, which the palace maids gossip about, upsetting Qing Er. Physician Zhou says Rong Er needs stimulation to wake, so Li Qi apologizes and expresses his concerns by her bedside. When Rong Er wakes, Shou Xi informs her of Li Qi's devotion and sacrifices.
Lu Qiu Tong plans a trap at Liuli Factory, needing palace treasures as bait. Li Qi agrees to help, and secures the "Twelve Talents" painting from Puyi, promising to return it safely.
Rong Er bakes pastries to thank Li Qi, and they accidentally embrace, leaving Li Qi flustered. Rong Er expresses gratitude for his life-saving efforts, but Li Qi says he was just following the emperor's orders.
Rong Er notices Qing Er's changed attitude towards her and is troubled. She meets with Wu Tian, who discovers the lost book "Jade Food Classics" in Rong Er's possession.
When the Empress Dowager goes to the temple for a three-day meditation retreat, she cannot eat. Rong Er is allowed to prepare her meals, and the Empress Dowager greatly enjoys the food, praising Rong Er's talent.
Back in the palace, the Empress Dowager tells Shou Xi she is impressed by Rong Er's intelligence and wants to promote her as the head chef. Shou Xi expresses concern that Rong Er lacks experience and may face jealousy from others. However, the Empress Dowager sees Rong Er as reminiscent of the young Shou Xi when she held the position.
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