Episode 2

CHAN FOOK intervenes personally for SAM-SHUN, tossing everyone in Attending Office for detention. As Prince GONG is going to discuss with CIXI and CIAN regarding the issue of purchasing guns and cannons from the foreigners, Lady YUEN arrives with DE-HAI, stating that the Attending Office is bullying her. CIXI seizes this opportunity to make oblique accusations in front of Prince GONG, implying that Prince GONG should not expect to exceed the power vested on him. On their way back to Jing Ren Palace, LIAN-YING and TIM-SHAU learn that there have been Imperial Consorts leaving the Palace. It turns out that the two Empress Dowagers have granted those Imperial Consorts to return to their hometown after their period of mourning is over. Having learnt that she might have the chance of leaving the palace, Lady YUEN is thrilled with joyfulness……