After running away from Daegil's house 10 years ago, she changed her name to Hyewon. Seonghwan sets Hyewon up to marry a widowed rich man named Choi.

Daegil and Taeha engage in a duel. Taeha saves Hyewon from getting raped. Eopbok, who was forced to return as a slave because of Daegil.

Second State Councilor Lee Gyeongsik orders Cheolung to kill Taeha's teacher and royal grandson Seokgyeon. but Cheolung hesitates because Taeha is his former friend who saved his life.