Twilight of a Nation

Episode Synopsis

The British and American convoys are after the selling of opium in the Taiping Kingdom. SUI CHUEN opposes it, which results in mutual antagonism. In order to plant more supporters in the Kingdom, SUI CHINE suggests the convening of civil examinations for both men and women, but rigs the results so as to enable SIN CHEUNG to get the top marks. PO YING is suspicious that someone has rigged the results, and complains to YUK SHINE. YUK SHINE interrogates SUI CHINE, which ends up infuriating him. YUK SHINE is imprisoned. Fearful that YUK SHINE will be killed, PO YING asks SUI CHUEN for help. SUI CHUEN orders an investigation, but SUI CHINE destroys the evidence, and insists on the results. SUI CHUEN is furious. YIP LINE and KWAI FOOK find themselves in the wake of an earthquake during an outing. YIP LINE protects KWAI FOOK, leaving him unhurt. SUI CHUEN and wife invite YIP LINE to stay with them.… ...