The seven nations of the Middle Kingdom come to grips with the fallout of the massive coalition army war as internal disputes move to the forefront.

The plans of the Queen Mother and her lover Lao Ai soon come to light: the foundation of a new state, within Qin itself. The affront is such that it calls for a response equal to it.

Xin pushes onward to Xianyang's Inner Palace as Xiang and Yang are taken to safety. Lü Buwei explains his views to Zheng and how he would rule Qin.

Tactician He Liao Diao racks her brains to find some way out of an impossible situation so the Fei Xin Force can complete their mission-critical task.

Qiang Lei learns about Ji Hui's background. Frustration mounts in the face of Huan Yi's inaction. Qing She decides to take matters into his own hands.

The standoff with Huan Yi continues until Wei Ping intervenes, but Xin learns a disappointing fact that paints his loyal friend in a whole new light.