The Confidant

The eunuchs in the Palace get into an altercation with the British Ambassador's friend and put their arms deals in jeopardy. Sheung Hei's mother is sick but Master Sam Shun won't let him leave to see her until someone more powerful intervenes

Lian Ying is ordered to slap Sam Shun, and Sam Shun seeks vengeance. The little Prince haunts the Imperial Pharmacy on the anniversary of his birth. On Tai's father tries to sell him into service as a Eunuch

Lian Ying tries to get a pass from Sam Shun to pay off his father's debt and save his brother. Master Fook learns the secret behind the death of the little Prince and vows to help Lady Yuen avenge him. Lian Ying devises a plot to get out of the Palace

Lady Yuen confronts Master Tung about the death of her son. She believes Master Tung is now dead. Sin Yung shares a secret with Lian Ying

Sin Yung's secret is out. The servants gather for reassignment now that Lady Yuen is gone