The king is convinced the book was created by the Sorons, so he arrests everyone in the party and Kim Taek starts a dangerous rumor. Meanwhile, the king gets an unexpected offer.

The king takes away the Crown Prince's rights. Three years pass, the Crown Prince asks Kim Taek to teach him and become his new master. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince spends his time with the children of Noron at with geishas and unexpectedly runs into Ji Dam.

The Crown Prince's secret basement has been revealed. Soon the Crown Prince will have to meet the ambassadors from Qing. Meanwhile, the king calls the members of the Noron party to the palace to talk about foreign affairs regarding the Qing.