KONG and SZE have got back to the capital city. HIN, with the help of HUNG, has tricked KONG into believing that NGAU got killed because of his attempt to betray the country. KONG, who is deeply saddened by NGAU’s death, asks to step down. HIN pretends to accept his resignation and promises to let him go. SZE sees through HIN. She realizes that it is just a plot and rebukes HIN for his scandalous behavior. She claims she will live in seclusion for the rest of her life, which infuriates HIN greatly. KONG visits NGAU’s grave to pay a tribute. Suddenly YIN appears and tells him the truth. KONG flies into a rage and kills HUNG to avenge NGAU’s death. He goes on to take HIN’s life but HIN has successfully persuaded KONG to let him off. KONG leaves the palace to look for SZE so that the two of them can return to the Kingdom of New Tang together. He is so upset to know that SZE has left without saying a word. Everybody has turned against HIN……
