Season 1

E1. Episode 1

Oct 22, 2012 · 44m

Hong Kong Chinese barrister CHUNG CHEUK-MAN is well renowned in the legal field as well as in the local community. With his special status in Hong Kong, even the newly appointed Colonial Secretary ROBERTSON holds him in high regard. MAN’s second wife, YEE-YIN, also a former princess of the fallen Qing Dynasty, gets insulted by a local rich man and a Caucasian guy in public. Seriously offended, MAN gives the men a lecture at once and urges the westerner to apologize to YIN in Chinese. MAN’s first and third wives, KOO SUM-LAN and YIK YEE-FONG, who have been waiting for YIN in the temple for a whole day, are starting to lose their temper. During his meeting with ROBERTSON, MAN is asked to help lobby the Hong Kong Chinese Business Association (HKCBA) to stop the price gouging on rice……

E2. Episode 2

Oct 23, 2012 · 44m

YIN and MAN talk about KWAN on their way home. YIN knows MAN so well that she can almost tell at once why he has to invite KWAN to perform in Hong Kong. HANG sends KWAN to Man Mo Temple for a public trial. KWAN refuses to follow HANG back to his mansion. In the confusion, she has accidentally injured police constable YUNG TAT-CHI. Hoping to give KWAN a helping hand, SUN urges the police to arrest her on charge of assault so that she can tentatively stay away from HANG. SUN goes to see KWAN in the detention room. KWAN is very grateful to SUN for his help, and slowly reveals to him how she has survived all these years. SUN asks MAN to rescue KWAN, but their conversation ends up in a blazing row. YAU gets reunited with her childhood friend KAM MUK-SHUI, with whom she grew up in the orphanage and shares a sibling-like relationship. SHUI brings YAU to CHI’s residence……

E3. Episode 3

Oct 24, 2012 · 43m

With barrister FOK BAK-CHEUNG as her defence counsel, KWAN is only sentenced to a fine, and will need to return to HANG’s mansion with the old man upon her release. HANG orders his men to catch KWAN, but MAN appears all of a sudden claiming that KWAN is no longer HANG’s housemaid. KWAN dresses herself up from top to toe and goes to MAN’s chamber to say thank you. MAN asks KWAN to perform for the CHUNGs once more, after which their relationship, whatever it may be, will come to an end. KWAN runs into SUN, to whom she reveals that she is totally clueless where her parents have been buried. With much sympathy for KWAN, SUN offers to help locate the burial place for her. SHUI passes two tiny pearls to FOON and asks her to make YAU a simple necklace. SHUI has assaulted a wrong person in a gang fight, for which he is asked to pay the victim a large sum of compensation……

E4. Episode 4

Oct 25, 2012 · 44m

MAN learns from SUN and SHUI that HANG has been actively involved in smuggling. MAN claims to HANG that he has found out about his illegal dealings, following which he also announces his decision to compete with HANG for the chairmanship of HKCBA. HANG ends up winning all the votes and continues to hold office for another term. SUN shows even more respect for MAN now that he has come to realize his father’s real motive. MAN gives KWAN a chess set, in which a diamond necklace has been placed. FONG promises on behalf of MAN that the CHUNGs will be attending the grand re-opening of Kam Wu Hotel in Shanghai, for which she gets a terrible telling-off from her husband. FONG points out to LAN that YIN has never been willing to travel to Shanghai, and that the upcoming trip is going to be a wonderful one only shared by MAN and the two of them……

E5. Episode 5

Oct 26, 2012 · 44m

MAN and YIN go dancing together, during which MAN takes out a brooch that he gave her ten odd years ago. Although not accepted at that time, the brooch is now surprising enough to move YIN to tears in an instant. KWAN is eaten up with jealousy when she witnesses the whole scene. MAN asks KWAN to show YIN around. KWAN brings YIN to the pagoda, shortly after which CHAI YAT-FAI has also arrived to reminisce about the past. FAI has dropped the old coin that YIN gave her years ago, which is later discovered and picked up by KWAN. HOK-KEI finds FAI’s CV among the HKCBA membership application forms. FAI is later found to have returned to Shanghai from London. Knowing that MAN has purposely lured FAI back to London in the name of business, YIN gets a little irked and picks an argument with him. KWAN is shocked to see MAN drinking alone. Suddenly and unexpectedly, MAN gives KWAN a bear hug and a big sloppy kiss……

E6. Episode 6

Oct 29, 2012 · 44m

MAN and KWAN go dancing together at a cafe, during which he invites her to his celebration party. YIN is hesitant about attending the party, but WAN-SIN seriously warns her about all the ill consequences that may arise. MAN asks KWAN to be his partner for the first dance. KWAN is surprised and overwhelmed by the invitation, without knowing that MAN is actually looking for YIN even when dancing with her. YIN falls into a faint all of a sudden, and MAN gets to carry her back to her room at once. SIN points out to KWAN that she is only being used by MAN as a tool to make YIN jealous. YEE mentions to the CHUNGs that KWAN is going to make her debut performance in Hong Kong, and the girl turns out to be the only member of the family who has attended the show. Feeling cheated and betrayed, KWAN is plunged into deepest gloom……

E7. Episode 7

Oct 30, 2012 · 44m

SUN sends SHUI to hospital and offers to pay the medical bill for him, but SHUI promises to give him back the money later when he is financially capable. FONG holds a charity event in public, in which rice is distributed to the poor for free. To attract more media attention, FONG means to withhold the rice until more and more reporters show up to cover the event. This makes CHI and FUN believe that she is only trying to fish for compliments and social recognition. The CHUNGs have all read the news about the suspected affair between MAN and KWAN. FONG questions MAN about his relationship with KWAN, but MAN manages to explain it away in just a few words. MAN is well aware that it is KWAN who has made up the news. KWAN admits everything, for she is incredibly angry with MAN for using her as a tool in his fight with YIN and is desperate to seek revenge. KWAN runs into CHEUNG……

E8. Episode 8

Oct 31, 2012 · 44m

FAI spots YIN and runs after her to get a chat. With nowhere to escape, YIN finally comes face-to-face with FAI outside the ballroom. KWAN who comes to attend the cocktail as CHEUNG’s partner manages to shock MAN with her brand new image. MAN’s heart sinks slightly when he learns from KWAN that YIN is among the guests at the cocktail. MAN goes to question YIN as soon as he returns home, and the pair have not been on speaking terms since. FOON and Uncle TEA, owner of a Chinese herbal tea shop, are almost knocked down by a British military vehicle. Both of them are seriously injured while trying to escape the vehicle. CHI and SHUI try to raise money to cover the medical expenses of FOON and Uncle TEA. A nurse reveals to CHI and SHUI that FOON and Uncle TEA are sued by the British Army for vandalism and have been moved to the detention ward for this reason. YAU asks MAN to help FOON and Uncle TEA, but is rejected……

E9. Episode 9

Nov 1, 2012 · 44m

MAN would like to see KWAN but is rejected. He keeps waiting outside the door until she finally comes out and leaves the theatre with CHEUNG. SUN has won the case for FOON and Uncle TEA, which has nonetheless offended ROBERTSON. YIP claims that the cement supplied by FAI’s company is full of defects, and demands compensation from FAI for all the loss incurred. FAI feels betrayed and rebukes MAN for setting him up all on purpose. MAN asks YIP about the dispute with FAI, but unfortunately their conversation is overheard by YIN. YIN believes that MAN is deliberately trying to trap FAI and cause him trouble. MAN goes to see KWAN outside the theatre, following which he drives her to his bungalow in the remote countryside. In a frenzy of sexual ecstasy, the pair have finally had sex……

E10. Episode 10

Nov 2, 2012 · 44m

As instructed by the troupe leader, YAU delivers a platter of assorted dim sum to MAN, who in turn asks her to take the food to SUN instead. YAU enters SUN’s office when he and ALI are studying some judicial precedents. YAU asks SUN to teach her how to write her father’s name, during which ALI discovers that YAU shares the same surname as the convict in a criminal case who was later sentenced to death. SUN asks MAN about a previous case, in which he served as the defence counsel for a Caucasian suspect and managed to secure an acquittal for his client in the end. He expresses deep reservations about MAN’s tactics, thinking that this would implicate the witness in the murder and get him in serious trouble. YIN asks KWAN out for a meeting, during which she asks KWAN to prove her love for MAN. YIN goes to see MAN with a cup of tea……

E11. Episode 11

Nov 5, 2012 · 44m

MAN reveals to LAN his decision to marry KWAN. This has come as a crushing blow to LAN while FONG has also raised her objection at once. Despite all the responses he has received from his family, MAN is not going to change his mind. MAN and KWAN go horse-riding in the countryside, during which KWAN hints that she is not afraid of confronting MAN’s family and will try her very best to blend in with them. YEE goes to see LAN in her bedroom. She blames MAN for upsetting LAN all the time, and refuses to accept KWAN as her fourth mother. MAN asks YIN to oversee the renovation of the bedroom prepared for KWAN, with which YIN agrees. The renovation works have caused a considerable nuisance to FONG, who then subsequently projects all her anger onto YIN. FONG is so fed up with the hassle that she would like to put up at MAN’s bungalow temporarily, to which LAN has no objection……

E12. Episode 12

Nov 6, 2012 · 44m

MAN takes YIN to Gold Theatre to enjoy KWAN’s farewell performance, which LAN and FONG mean not to attend. YIN puts KWAN to the test by asking her to drink a cup of tea which has been poisoned with mercury. To everyone’s surprise, KWAN agrees to try the tea almost without any hesitation. MAN keeps irritating YIN, but deep down he is very grateful to her for matching him up with KWAN. CHEUNG and his son LIK-HANG run into MAN, and MAN, who has just secured a construction deal with the Hong Kong Government, sounds all the more stuck-up and snotty, which irks LIK-HANG no end. MAN asks YIP to follow up on the government project. YIP later reveals to HEI that he has got reliable tips from insiders and so decides to try futures trading. Knowing that it is YIP who has caused the trouble, MAN refuses to intervene and needs him to sort out the problem all by himself……

E13. Episode 13

Nov 7, 2012 · 44m

MAN would like to bring the kids back to his mansion, but is rejected by FONG. FONG can no longer hold her temper and finally takes all her anger out on MAN. MAN decides to hold a low-key wedding in Shanghai, in which only he and KWAN will be involved in the ceremony. KWAN asks YEE to accept her relationship with MAN, but YEE replies that her marriage to MAN has brought an abrupt end to their friendship. During their stay in Shanghai, MAN has not only brought KWAN to the spinning factory owned by the CHUNGs, but also shared his wishes with her. KWAN hands LAN a present, which is a souvenir from her holiday in Shanghai. Later KWAN also humbly asks LAN to teach her all the family rules. YIN returns to her maiden home, during which SIN expresses worry about her status in the CHUNG family as well as HEI’s in Man Hang Company……

E14. Episode 14

Nov 8, 2012 · 44m

YEE goes to see MAN in his study room, and reveals to him how KWAN got insulted earlier in the day. YEE points out that KWAN has left the whole family in dismay, and MAN apologizes to her for hurting her so badly. MAN and YEE have finally made up with each other. FONG asks YIN why she has been so cold and distant to MAN recently, and is curious to know what has happened during their trip to Shanghai. YIN refuses to say a word despite the repeated questioning. FONG is unhappy about YIN’s aloofness and decides that it is no longer necessary to ally herself with the former princess. Knowing that local businessman Master SAM is desperate to sleep with YUK, SHUI understands how worried YUK might have become, and is kind enough to give the girl a few words of encouragement. SHUI manages to earn HK$100 after completing a task for HAI. In order to rescue YUK, SHUI gives Sister LAI all the money earned as the deposit……

E15. Episode 15

Nov 9, 2012 · 44m

YIP withdraws his accusation against SHUI. PING reveals to SHUI that YUK, born KWAI SIU-YU, is found seriously injured after the arrival of YAU and SUN at the brothel. HAI points out that a rising gang leader is going to recruit more henchmen for his business expansion in Shanghai. SHUI offers to give it a try thinking that this may be a good opportunity for himself. YU and YAU have finally found out about their biological relationship. YU is moved to tears when she knows that she is finally released from the brothel with the help of SUN, but SUN emphasizes that YAU also owes SHUI a great debt of gratitude. SHUI reveals to CHI that he is heading for Shanghai, and asks him to help take care of YAU and YU while he is away. KWAN tells MAN that she may have become pregnant. MAN is so thrilled by the news that he decides to share it with the rest of the family at once……

E16. Episode 16

Nov 12, 2012 · 44m

The doctor points out that YU’s condition is improving and deemed to be stable. SHUI goes to attack a Caucasian as instructed, but is later arrested by CHI and FUN on his way to Shanghai on suspicion of killing a Caucasian named CLIFF. YAU turns to SUN for help, so SUN goes to see SHUI at once in the detention room and offers to represent him as defence counsel. SUN and YAU ask HAI to testify for SHUI, but are rejected. SUN and MAN have a discussion about SHUI’s case, and MAN is very appreciative of SHUN’s enthusiasm for law. CHI pays SHUI a visit and passes him the desserts prepared by FOON and YAU. SHUI says he is proud to have a friend like CHI and hopes their paths would cross again in the afterlife. He swears he would, if there was really an afterlife, change his ways and be a better man. His solemn promise has almost moved CHI to tears……

E17. Episode 17

Nov 13, 2012 · 44m

ALI has found some new evidence, so SUN tries to convince SHUI to revoke his previous statements, but in vain. SHUI is scheduled to be executed the following Wednesday, but SUN is still unsure how he should convey the message to YAU. CHI asks SHUI once again whether he has killed the Caucasian. SHUI insists that he is innocent, although he knows he will not be able to get justice in court in the end. Not wanting SHUI to be made a scapegoat, CHI decides to rescue him by every possible means. YAU goes to see SHUI in the detention room, during which SHUI promises to marry her after the lawsuit is settled. YIN decides to burn her paintings and all the letters from the anonymous old lady, but CHOI-CHI is totally clueless about her motive. YIN explains that the paintings and the letters are the spiritual force that keeps her going, constant reliance of which would only make her even lonelier in the long run……

E18. Episode 18

Nov 14, 2012 · 44m

The police cannot find SHUI’s body despite the painstaking search. YAU is so worked up that she finally falls down in a faint. KWAN would like to pay YAU a visit but is stopped by LAN. MAN, on the other hand, is not opposed to the idea considering that YAU has helped KWAN a lot before and has a vital role to play in bringing KWAN and himself together. The doctor points out to YAU that YU has suffered a total and permanent loss of speech. Unfortunately their conversation is overheard by YU and the news has just come as a great blow to her. YU tries to commit suicide but is rescued by YAU just in time. SUN goes out to buy some food for YAU and YU, who are found to have disappeared later when he returns. SUN finally manages to locate the sisters at the seaside, who out of the blue are jumping into the sea hand in hand to kill themselves……

E19. Episode 19

Nov 15, 2012 · 44m

YU is discharged from hospital. SUN and YEE go to see YU at CHI’s residence, but YAU is so aloof to them and forbids YEE to teach YU any sign language. SUN reads out the contract over the cooperation between HANG and MAN, according to which HANG will entrust all his property around the Highbury Hill to MAN for re-development. MAN has also appointed THOMAS, former Director of Public Works and ex-supervisor of LIK-HANG, as the chief consultant. LAN brings CHOI-YUET, who used to be her late uncle’s domestic maid, back to MAN’s mansion and makes her serve FONG instead. KWAN discovers that YUET’s legs are covered in bruises. Knowing that KWAN is very sympathetic to YUET, SUN suggests she go and meet Father ANDREW and Sister MARY in the church, who have been fighting hard for the rights of domestic slaves all these years. SIN pretends to be ill and urges YIN and MAN to pay her a visit……

E20. Episode 20

Nov 16, 2012 · 44m

SUN introduces KWAN to Father ANDREW and Sister MARY, following which KWAN decides to share with the public her experience as a domestic slave. LAN is outraged when she reads the news about KWAN. She gives KWAN a terrible telling-off while MAN tries to intercede for KWAN as best as he can. YIP points out that KWAN has offended a good many of local merchants, but MAN, on the other hand, believes that she has actually done the Hong Kong Government a great favor. YU finds life extremely difficult and tiring now that she can neither speak nor write. After some serious consideration, YAU finally gives in and allows YU to learn sign language from YEE. FONG would like to match SUN up with her niece, with which SUN agrees, although a little reluctantly. YAU has dropped all the desserts on the ground while trying to avoid the gangsters. In the confusion, FOON has also injured her leg……

E21. Episode 21

Nov 19, 2012 · 44m

YAU is going on a blind date with an old Chinese American, so SUN rushes to stop her and even makes a declaration of love afterwards. SUN reveals to MAN his decision to marry YAU, to which MAN is opposed at first. But after a long discussion with his father, SUN finally manages to convince the man. While all the HKCBA members are having a hot debate over the Slavery Abolition Act, HANG is exceptionally silent, for he believes that MAN must have some secret dealings with the Government as far as the Causeway Bay Re-development Project is concerned. SUN reveals to LAN that he has finally found his Miss Right, which has come as a great thrill to the lady. But later when she finds out about YAU’s background, LAN has a complete change of heart and voices her objection at once. FAI goes to pay SIN a visit on his return from Shanghai, during which he keeps asking after YIN……

E22. Episode 22

Nov 20, 2012 · 44m

MAN announces to the family the marriage between SUN and YAU. KWAN would like to share the good news with YIN and suggests bringing her back home for her own good, to which MAN does not show any objection. LIK-HANG gives a chain bracelet to YEE, hoping that she will wear it in SUN and YAU’s wedding later on. YEE explains to MAN that she has no feeling for LIK-HANG at all, which MAN finds completely understandable. Now that she has won MAN’s support, YEE decides to return the chain bracelet to LIK-HANG. LAN has not only got YAU a rich dowry, but also handed her a very precious family heirloom. YAU goes to visit FOON and CHI in the company of YEE. The girls have got FOON and CHI a lot of presents, but CHI refuses to take them and makes it very clear that he is not going to YAU’s wedding no matter what……

E23. Episode 23

Nov 21, 2012 · 44m

YIN goes to question HEI about the dispute. She reveals that MAN is suspicious of her relationship with FAI and blames her for shielding HEI all along. Accompanied by YEE and SUN, YAU goes to the bridal store and tries on wedding gowns, during which SUN suddenly gets down on his knees and presents YAU with a ring to make a formal proposal of marriage. On SUN and YAU’s wedding day, YIN has accidentally smashed a cup, which irks LAN and MAN no end. KWAN who tries to intercede for YIN has also offended MAN. KWAN goes to confide in YIN, who in turn gives her a few words of consolation and reveals what she knows about MAN’s personality. The Hong Kong Women’s Club provides meeting space for the Anti-Slavery Society. A friend of FONG’s, who is also a member of the Hong Kong Women’s Club, reveals that LIK-HANG has been killed in a car crash. MAN asks KEI and YEE-SHING to attend LIK-HANG’s funeral on behalf of the CHUNGs……

E24. Episode 24

Nov 22, 2012 · 44m

HANG claims that MAN has threatened his interests in the Causeway Bay Re-development Project, while CHEUNG is also resolved to kick MAN out of the investment project. KWAN is planning on turning all the domestic slaves into household maids, which has enraged LAN most terribly. LAN puts all the blame on KWAN and rebukes her for having gone too far beyond her role as a wife of Barrister CHUNG. MAN needs KWAN to entrust all the family issues to LAN. KWAN realizes that MAN seems to have undergone a radical change of attitude, and she gets more and more worried knowing that the man is actually supporting the Government rather than her cause. SUN manages to get the latest updates on SHUI’s case, following which FERGUSON is arrested by the police. YAU is so grateful to SUN for his persistent support. The pair begin kissing and finally become a real couple in a frenzy of passion……

E25. Episode 25

Nov 23, 2012 · 44m

SHUI is sent to hospital for further check-ups, following which the attending doctor points out that he has suffered a severe head injury and will remain in a coma for an unpredictable period of time. YIN goes out for a walk and runs into FAI in the street. Later FAI reveals to YIN that he is returning to the United Kingdom by sea on the coming Friday. YIP is shocked to have caught YIN and FAI together, after which an idea suddenly pops into his head. YIP reveals to MAN what he has seen about FAI and YIN the other day. Consumed with anger, MAN goes to see FAI at once asking for an explanation. Not long after, FAI gets beaten up by YIP so severely that he falls unconscious right away. YIN goes to see MAN and the pair manage to have a nice chat along the seaside. YIN is longing to rekindle her relationship with MAN, but MAN states that the misunderstanding between them has already left a deep scar in his heart……

E26. Episode 26

Nov 26, 2012 · 44m

MAN takes KWAN to a knitting factory, which hopefully will serve as the new workplace for those who get liberated from slavery. MAN reveals to LAN that he will benefit a lot from supporting the anti-slavery movement and that what he has been doing will eventually help him win a seat in the Legislative Council. HEI goes to see MAN in his mansion and rebukes him for assaulting FAI. Knowing that FAI has been seriously injured, YIN rushes to the hospital to see him. FAI reveals to YIN that he had found MAN’s tie clip in the alley where he was attacked. Believing that it is MAN who has planned the assault, YIN is consumed with rage and goes to see MAN at once asking for an explanation. MAN is taken to the police station for questioning and SAM-HA is left to take statements for him……

E27. Episode 27

Nov 27, 2012 · 44m

SUN and YAU take SHUI to the hut in the garden. Later YAU feeds SHUI with rice porridge, and they just manage to spend a nice time together in the moonlight. MAN goes to see YIN in her bedroom, and gives her a good telling-off for making false statements during the questioning. MAN can tell that YIN is still holding a grudge against him, although he must point out that it is very childish and stupid of her to seek revenge like this. YIN revokes her previous statements and tells the truth in court. MAN finally manages to prove his innocence now that he has a strong alibi. SUN has been told that Sir TSANG has decided to withdraw his nomination of MAN for the Legco membership taking into account the intricacy of the assault case. FONG and YIP who are both in a bad mood get to have a drink together in the living room. Equally upset and disappointed, they start to confide in each other……

E28. Episode 28

Nov 28, 2012 · 44m

MAN and SUN are shocked to learn about the secret meeting between YIN and FAI upon their return home. MAN gives KWAN a terrible telling-off for defying him while KWAN also rebukes him for being too manipulative. MAN goes to the pub for a drink, where he encounters a sexy sales girl named CHIU DAN-DAN. DAN has successfully seduced MAN with her charm and wit. LAN reminds KWAN about her obligations as a wife, while FEI also suggests she give in so as to patch up her relationship with MAN. MAN asks KWAN to attend the grand opening of the knitting factory as his partner. SHUI has been very hostile towards SUN, who nonetheless shows much sympathy and understanding for the lad. SUN points out that every member of the family is in a bad mood, and to cheer SHUI up a bit, he suggests bringing the lad out for a picnic after the factory’s grand opening. FONG and YIP mean to drink themselves into oblivion again……

E29. Episode 29

Nov 29, 2012 · 44m

KWAN puts on a glamorous dress of her choice and goes straight to the grand opening of the knitting factory. MAN gets a little irked when he realizes that KWAN is not wearing the dress he has chosen for her. He goes to question KWAN and the pair have a furious row soon afterwards. On behalf of MAN, SUN asks KWAN to have a word with Sir TSANG and ROBERTSON, but KWAN claims to have got a splitting headache and asks to leave the venue at once. HANG is furious when he reads about the extensive coverage of MAN in the press. Later he even suffers a stroke after failing to hit a domestic slave. CHEUNG reveals to MAN that HANG has suffered a stroke and needs to take a good rest in his hometown, as a result of which he himself will take up the whole re-development project during HANG’s leave of absence. SUN and YAU go on an outing with SHUI. SHUI is consumed with jealousy when he sees YAU and SUN so close together……

E30. Episode 30

Nov 30, 2012 · 44m

SUN reveals that the knitting factory is making profits and that the female workers will all be able to make a living very soon. KWAN finds the news very encouraging, as females can finally rely on themselves without any financial support from men. FONG asks KWAN to go shopping with her. While trying on new clothes in the department store, FONG throws a tantrum and projects all her anger out onto DAN. DAN is subsequently dismissed from her job for no reason at all. MAN who is sitting in his car is shocked to see DAN staggering in the street with her luggage. DAN reveals to MAN that she has been jobless for quite a while and is too broke to afford the rent, as a result of which, she is kicked out of her residence by the landlord. DAN would like to make a deal with MAN. Knowing that DAN is stuck in such a miserable situation, MAN gives her a pile of cash straight away so that she can put up at an inn for the time being……