Lian Ying and Dehai found that Buren and Qian Rong were both lying in the shabby room. To help Qian Rong escape from Buren's claws, Lian Ying took action to prevent Dehai from rescuing Buren and let him die by poisoning. Dehai and Lianying worked together to destroy the dead body, and Lianying was grateful for Dehai's help. Qian Rong survived the catastrophe, still feeling guilty for killing Buren, Lian Ying comforted her, and finally calmed Qian Rong. Dehai went to the theater to find the owner of Chen Fu's private sale of national treasures. The boss thought Chen Fu had lost his power and refused to transfer the silver to Dehai for collection.
连英与德海发现伯伦与倩蓉双双倒卧在陋室之中,连英为助倩蓉脱离伯伦的魔爪,出手阻止德海救助伯伦,任由他中毒身亡。德海与连英合力毁尸灭迹,连英对德海的帮忙大表感激。倩蓉大难不死,仍为自己杀了伯伦而感内疚,连英加以安慰开解,终令倩蓉平静下来。德海到戏棚内找老板讨回陈福以前私帮买卖国宝的银两,老板以为陈福已失势,不肯把银两交德海代收,更揶揄德海的阉人身分,德海为此怒火中烧,并拂袖而去。