Jealous of Hsien-wu's merit in uprooting the fortress, Hsiu-fu kills Leader Chu and imposes the blame on Hsien-wu. To revenge, Kuo decides to re-unite the bandits and is selected the new leader.

Hsiu-fu and Ma complain to the Army General that Hsien-wu sides with the bandits without fulfilling his duty. Hsien-wu, as a result, is degraded and transferred to station at the Yellow Sea.

Knowing that Hsien-wu is degraded, Hsiu-fu mocks at him but is embarrassed by Hsien-wu who advises him to serve the government whole-heartedly.

Believing that Hsien-wu's failure is due to his refusal to marry Chieh, Yu-wen pretends to be paralyzed and succeeds to convince Hsien-wu to get married.

Yu-wen is furious. Knowing that Hsien-wu refuses to sleep with Chieh. Chieh behaves calmly understanding that Hsien-wu loves another girl.