The plot of Zhen Huan's father Zhen Yuandao being demoted in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" takes place in episode 45, and the plot is detailed as follows:
At the beginning of this episode, Nian Qianyao monopolized power in the DPRK, which caused a lot of dissatisfaction, so everyone collectively wrote to Nian Qianyao. The emperor was originally very dissatisfied with what Nian Qianyao had done, and he was even more angry after seeing the performance of **, so he ordered last year's official position to be cut down and demoted to the general of Hangzhou.
Subsequently, the emperor summoned Zhen Yuandao again, intending to hand over Nian Qianyao's position to him. Although Zhen Yuandao is grateful for the emperor's trust, he also knows that this position is hot, because Nian Qianyao's previous actions have offended many people, and he will inevitably be retaliated against if he takes over this position. But the emperor's order could not be disobeyed, and Zhen Yuandao had no choice but to accept this appointment.
After Zhen Yuandao was demoted, the Zhen family fell into deep pain. After Zhen Huan learned the news of her father's debasement, she had mixed feelings in her heart, she knew that all this was because of herself. So, she decided to go to the emperor to intercede, hoping to get her father back to the capital.
Zhen Huan came to the emperor's bedroom and knelt in front of the emperor to ask him to take back his fate. The emperor looked at Zhen Huan's pear blossom and rainy face, and he felt a little unbearable in his heart, but he still insisted on his decision. Seeing this, Zhen Huan had no choice but to leave disappointed.
After Zhen Yuandao was demoted, the life of the Zhen family changed dramatically. The Zhen family, which originally had a pivotal position in the court, has now become cold. But Zhen Yuandao was not discouraged, he still did his best to serve the country and the emperor, hoping to use his own efforts to restore the reputation of the Zhen family.
The plot of this episode shows Zhen Huan's deep affection for her father as a daughter, and Zhen Yuandao's loyalty to the country and the emperor as a courtier. At the same time, it also reflects the complexity of the power struggle and court politics in the society at that time.