Mai Ling uses her government connections to consolidate power. Ah Sahm and the Hop Wei must find new ways to survive.

As Ah Sahm and Young Jun struggle to produce authentic bills, they get valuable printing advice from an unexpected source.

While taking menacing steps to secure Nellie's land, Strickland instills confidence in Leary's political abilities.

Shaken by the loss of Nellie's land, Ah Toy grapples with a difficult choice. While Mai Ling strikes a business deal with Eliza, an intrusive encounter echoes Li Yong's fears. Ah Sahm and Yan Mi think on their toes during a police raid.

Ah Sahm and Hong race against time to free a captured Young Jun before he's sent back to China. As Mai Ling hits rock bottom in prison, Li Yong struggles to gain support for a rescue mission. Buckley raises an ultimatum, and Lee follows his instincts.

Chao and Lee band together after an unexpected tossup threatens their lives. Meanwhile, the Hop Wei navigate a tense deal with German traders as Leary and Strickland ruffle feathers in the political world.

In the wake of Father Jun's injury, Young Jun steps up for the Hop Wei. As Leary struggles to smooth over working-class tensions, Ah Sahm grapples with revelations from Yan Mi and Mai Ling.

The Hop Wei and Long Zii unite for Mai Ling's wedding. As Li Yong receives a grim warning from Kong Pak, Mosley and Lee inch closer to the truth, and Bill makes a bloody return to the police force.

Ah Sahm makes a bold sacrifice to protect Yan Mi, Mai Ling reckons with the consequences of her actions, and Leary reaches his breaking point after a shocking blow from Strickland.

As the Secret Service finally corners the Tongs' printing operation, Ah Sahm must choose between his brothers in the Hop Wei and a future with Yan Mi. Later, Young Jun seizes an opportunity to hit the Long Zii where it hurts.