CHUN tells KING SUEN about the rumor that he loves YIM more than she when he visits her. He denies, and orders to enlarge the Western Palace. The water conservancy project has been shelved. YIM checks out with YING, who tells her it is because the money meant for the water conservancy project has been used on the extension of the Western Palace. LADY TSU is throwing a banquet for YIM and CHUN but the latter is absent due to sickness. LADY TSU hints that she is suffering from a psychological illness. KING SUEN has written a poem to please CHUN. On the other hand, he gives YIM a glowing pearl. YIM is very pleased. CHUN missies her family very much. When he learns about this, KING SUEN swears to look for her family members, no matter how many resources it is going to involve. CHUN’s parents refuse to pay for their meals after they have learnt that CHUN has become the queen. YIM catches them on the spot. HA KWAI wants to molest WAI.