Episode 18

Ever since he returned from Rehe, TSAU-YIN has had a meteoric rise as he found favor with the Emperor. SUN-MUN proposes dealing with LAU-FEI on behalf of TSAU-YIN, so that TSAU-YIN can devote all his effort to the opera composition for the Emperor. During cleaning up, KAT-HOI picks up Lady YUEN-SAU's pearl hairpin and hides it secretly, gaining Lady YUEN-SAU's confidence. As SEUNG-LING is about to leave the palace, MUK-DO-YEE gives her some silk cloths as well as money. While indicating that BA-CHA's effort over the years will soon go in vain, SUN-MUN grasps the chance to propose pairing up with MUK-DO-YEE, which is more convenient than forcefully keeping SEUNG-LING in the palace. BA-CHA reveals to Lady YUE-YUET privately that he and SEUNG-LING's three children died young half a year ago. Knowing this, Lady YUE-YUET urges BA-CHA to keep it a secret.… ...