Episode 9

Tien-sheng is worried about Su-shan who misses Cheng-gong very much after parted with him. To tackle the Manchus' invasion, King ru appoints Tzu-lung as the chief marshal to lead the fight against the enemies. Tzu-lung lacks confidence but Xiu-zi advises him to send the Zheng army who then proves themselves promising. The generals and soldiers are thus convinced of Xiu-zi's competence. Xiu-zi discovers Shih-chung keeping part of the provision for himself and failing to stop him, reports the matter to Tzu-lung. In a rage, Tzu-lung beats Shih-chung up which further deepens the misunderstanding between Xiu-zi and Shu-hsien. To take revenge, Lord Ta Ku-lun sends man to Tzu-lung's camp to sieal the army seal but the man is caught and imprisoned. Shih-chung bribes the man to frame Xiu-zi of working with the Manchus. Fortunately, Su-shan finds out the truth and proves Xiu-zi innocent……