Shing must protect himself from both the Europeans and Chinese, as the Europeans have a witness that implicates him in the white woman's murder; Lei's intentions impact Shing's role as headman.
Haunted by the possibility his brother Sun is involved in Annie's death, Shing hides his suspicions while urgently trying to find the truth.
Lei strikes a deal with Shing to keep the secret gold seam operation running, and another suspect is charged with Annie's murder.