A new concubine arrives at the Howard mansion to make a formal visit but is ordered away. Mr. Howard asserts authority and demands Danna kneel: 'kneel down now and apologize to your new Grandma!' Danna refuses, saying her grandmother, the rightful lady, never made her kneel. Mrs. Howard attacks the concubine's status, warns small slights will ruin the family, and threatens to punish Danna. As the household moves toward violence, the concubine interposes and vows to protect her granddaughter. The episode ends with the family split and an imminent showdown hanging over the house.