On seeing KWOK FANG's defeat in the war, the Ching court loses confidence in the Han people and dismisses KWOK FANG. TAK HOI is surrounded by the Chings and is short of food supplies. He sends YUK SHING to ask SUI CHING to release provisions for his army but is rejected. CHEUNG FAI requests a building for himself for all the things he has done for SUI SHING. SUI SHING agrees though he becomes alert to CHEUNG FAI's ambition and greediness. SUI CHUEN decides to name YIP LING the first lady on her birthday. SUI CHING arranges SHUK KUEN and her father to appear on that day and exposes YIP LING's schemes. However, YIP LING kills SHUK KUEN before she hat a chance to appear in the court. YUK SHING seeks help from SUI CHUEN. YIP LING orders the release of provisions but is stopped by SUI CHING.… ...