Episode 3 - S1.E3

The masked man is KWOK WAI - an eunuch. WAI lusts for the throne and the success of his plan is highly relied on the birthday present. TONG stops CHING and he has a duel with CHIU. TONG at last is defeated and they mutually appreciate each others' talent. CHING is able to arrive at the outskirts of the capital. WAI tries to make him stay. At night WAI goes to steal the birthday present and he is driven away by CHIU. The emperor knows that CHIU is a competent fighter and appoints him as the "Royal Cat" so as to help him fight WAI.