JKR;Written Update 19th oct '10

Laxmibai foils an attempt to assassinate her in sleep. The assailant runs away after locking Laxmibai in her chamber. Laxmibai, when freed by Ganga, narrates the whole incident to her. Laxmibai fears there would be more attempts to kill her and her child. Ganga assures to take good care of Laxmibai.

Hira Bai compels Laxmibai to inform Gangadhar Rao about the attack. Laxmibai promises to inform Gangadhar Rao in the morning and assures Hira Bai that there was no cause for worry as Ganga was there to take care of her. Hira Bai blames Ganga for Laxmibai's problems. It is revealed that Hira Bai's suspicions were correct and Ganga was responsible for the attack on Laxmibai.

On realizing the truth, Sakhubai requests Ganga's help against Laxmibai and Gangadhar Rao. Ganga refuses to help and brags that she didn't need Sakhubai's assistance to become the queen of Jhansi.