Aborted in their attempt on the life of Chin-chung, Hsi-kuan, Shih-yu and, Hui-chien are surrounded by soldiers. Hsi-kuan resists; hit by arrows, he suffers injury in the leg. Shih-yu and Hui-chien combine to bring him to safety.

Hui-chien brings Hsi-kuan and Shih-yu home. Yu-ping is rejoiced at the safe return of Hui-chien. They all decide to make no movement till Hsi-kuan is recovered.

Pi-cheng hosts a feast for Chin-chung. At the party, Chin-chung falls in love with Yu-nu at first sight, but on learning that Chin-chung is a Royal convict, Yu-nu collapses in fright.

At night, while Yu-nu is toying with Shih-yu's shield with mixed thoughts Chin-chung arrives, and recognizing it to have come from Shih-yu, he perceives her relationship with him, and decides to change his plans.

Going to town to have medicine prescribed for Hsi-kuan, Shih-yu comes upon Tsui-ping.… ...