Struggling under the pressure of an increased police presence, the Hop Wei search for a new way to survive.

After struggling to produce authentic bills, Ah Sahm and Young Jun receive valuable printing advice from an unexpected source.

Determined to construct his railroad, Strickland takes menacing steps to secure Nellie's land and Leary's political support.

Shaken by the tragic loss of Nellie's land, Ah Toy faces a difficult decision. As Mai Ling's new connections yield lofty business prospects, Li Yong worries for her safety.

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.

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.

With Father Jun badly injured, Young Jun strains to keep up with his increasing outbursts. As Leary struggles to smooth over rising working-class tensions, Buckley is presented with a lofty proposition.

As Mai Ling's wedding briefly unites the Hop Wei and Long Zii, Li Yong receives a grim final warning from Kong Pak.

Desperate to protect Yan Mi, Ah Sahm faces a crucial decision as tensions mount within the Hop Wei. In the aftermath of the wedding, Mai Ling reckons with the consequences of her actions, while Li Yong struggles to move forward.

In the wake of a tragic death, Ah Toy and Nellie seek out revenge. Meanwhile, the Secret Service makes their final descent on the Tongs' printing operation, forcing Ah Sahm to choose between his duties with the Hop Wei and a future with Yan Mi.