Hong Gye Hee goes against the king's command when handling the Crown Prince's personal savings. Meanwhile, in a drunken state the Crown Prince reaches out to Lord Min to contemplate his heavy decision.

The king finds out about the secret library that the Crown Prince has created and the basement library in his quarters. The king thinks that the Crown Prince was plotting against him. Meanwhile, Na Chul Joo decides to go ahead with the assassination plan even though the Crown Prince has asked him not too...

The king commands the Crown Prince to pass his crimes to Lord Min's son so that the Crown Prince will avoid death. Lord Min asks for his resignation in order to save his son's life. Meanwhile, Na Chul Joo and his soldiers sneak into the palace to carry out their assassination plan.