Duke Bai was already asleep. His mother came out to greet the two. Su Wan introduced them to each other.

After asking around carefully and confirming the matter, Chu Mingyao said to Bai's mother, "Madam, your daughter is causing trouble and suffering in my father's country. I must expose her identity."

Mother Bai said, "I know everything. My husband and I are also anxious and want to see her immediately to persuade her to stop. But she hasn't shown up."

Su Wan said to Chu Mingyao, "I dare not send the Duke and Duchess Bai over there, for fear of danger. They can only stay in the army."

Chu Mingyao said, “I have a plan. We will avoid the main road and take a side road to the capital. I have lived here since I was a child, and I can navigate the roads of Southern Chu with my eyes closed. As soon as we get to the capital, I will expose Bai Zhiyi on the spot. Father is not a foolish ruler. He knows that Bai Zhiyi is not a goddess, so he will naturally make peace with Great Jin.”

Startled awake by the conversation, Duke Bai put on his clothes and came out, saying to his mother, "If we can see Zhiyi sooner, why not do it?"

Su Wan asked, "What if we encounter the Southern Chu army if we take the back path?"

Chu Mingyao said, "I am the Third Princess of Southern Chu. Almost all the generals and soldiers in Southern Chu know me. I will take you there, and no one will stop you along the way."

After much deliberation, Su Wan concluded that Chu Mingyao's method was indeed feasible.

Once Bai Zhiyi's identity as a fake goddess is exposed, this war will no longer need to continue.

She then went to find Meng Ruliu and told her about the idea. Meng Ruliu said, "Since the Third Princess is willing to resolve this war, why not go? However, the Emperor of Southern Chu may not believe the Third Princess's words. We must bring the Duke and Duchess of Bai along to truly expose Bai Zhiyi's identity."

Su Wan said, "Since my sworn sister agrees, I will take everyone to find Ah Jin."

Wei Jingzhuo was discussing military affairs with his generals when Su Wan found an excuse to call him out. The generals of the Great Jin army were furious with the Southern Chu, and this matter could not be known to them.

She told Wei Jingzhuo about Chu Mingyao's plan.

Wei Jingzhuo said, "The Third Princess once saved our lives, and I can heed her advice. Besides, the enemy is blocking the main road. I can delay them for a few days. However, if the Duke and Duchess Bai were to go, they would be too dangerous, as they are both unskilled in martial arts."

Su Wan said, "The Duke and Duchess Bai must go, otherwise Sister Chu will not only be unable to expose Bai Zhiyi's identity, but may also be framed by Bai Zhiyi. I've decided to go too."

Wei Jingzhuo asked in surprise, "You're going again?"

“What do you mean you have to go again… Inviting the Duke and Duchess Bai was my idea, how can I just leave them out like that?” Su Wan said matter-of-factly, “Of course I have to go with them.”

Wei Jingzhuo gave a helpless, bitter smile.

Before he could even speak, Su Wan said, "I know you're worried about my safety again. I'll have my sworn sister and Lin Qingfeng accompany me. They were with me when I went to the capital before, and you see, nothing happened to us?"

Meng Ruliu and she were sworn brothers, so it was impossible to prevent Meng Ruliu from coming along. As a guard, Lin Qingfeng's duty was to protect her.

Wei Jingzhuo said, "Alright. Be careful to stay hidden and don't let anyone know about your actions, whether it's the Jin army or the Southern Chu army."

Su Wan hugged Wei Jingzhuo's neck, kissed his cheek, and said, "Ah Jin, your wife is doing this to end this war as soon as possible."

She didn't like running around. But Bai Zhiyi, impersonating a goddess, had plunged thousands into war. This war had spread from north to south, involving three countries; it couldn't continue like this.

Exposing Bai Zhiyi's identity is not enough; her goal is to end this war completely.

Only then can she live a happy life with the one she loves.