Fearing that PRINCESS CHANG PING will ascend the throne after returning to the capital, MA SHIH-YING decides to send men to assassinate her but is stopped by Tzu-lung. Tempted with gains by SHIH-YING, Tzu Lung persuades Chang Ping to yield the Royal seal to avoid further bloodshed. Though Chang Ping realizes Tzu-lung's betrayal, she is forced by circumstances to yield.

CHENG-GONG is dissatisfied with his father's hypocrisy, thus goes out to create trouble in his name. A group of rascals attacks him and he is saved by VANG SU-SHAN who passes by, leaving a good impression on him.

Since KING FU is installed as Emperor, JCING TANG pretends to be indifferent to the Court. In fact, he secretly gathers manpower, waiting for the chance to fight back and chases the Manchus away. Later he learns about Cheng-gong's righteousness and bravery, tests him and is reassured……