Avsnitt 3

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……