The arrival of ZHI is too late. TSUI dies with the embrace of ZHI. At the same time, TANG and his family are executed. ZHI is outrage and reckons the account with CAO. He blames CAO for his cruelty in reinforcing his empire. Then ZHI leaves with anger and disappointment; whilst, CAO spits blood and sick.
CAO explains to PEI that the execution of TSUI and TANG is to path the way for him to become king later. But CAO reiterates PEI to respect and take care CHEUNG and ZHI after he success the thrown. PEI promises CAO with excitement. ZHI moans painfully and is unable to write the prayer for TSUI. FOU feels his sorrow and helps him. Notwithstanding the loss, ZHI feels guilty for his negligence on TSUI and it is too late to be mended. FOU encourages ZHI to rise up MUI in return of the love that TSUI has given.
Later, ZHI and CHEUNG are appointed to guard their troops far away……