The following day arrives, and following the Vice Premier Jo Young Seung's lead, the ministers step on the torn portrait to deny its legitimacy. King Jeongjo's expression changes, witnessing this. In a cold tone, he lays down the verdict that if the painting is not a royal portrait, Yoon Bok, who is condemned to execution by beheading, is not guilty of any wrongdoing.

Hong Do and Yoon Bok, at Lord Kim Myeong Ryun's request, paint a picture to make Lord Kim's son smile. Hong Do, having heard Yoon Bok's whisper, paints the painting, "Boy Dancer." While looking at the painting, a smile spreads across the boy's face. Lord Kim Myeong Ryun, moved by this, according to his promise, offers his portrait. Hong Do and Yoon Bok, unfurl the portrait and gaze at it, startled. Later, the two seek out each of the lords according to what they heard from Gong.

Hong Do and Yoon Bok show King Jeongjo the portraits of the members of the Five Bamboos Guild painted by the master painter 10 years ago, excluding one that was lost. Hong Do brings out one more painting, saying it is the portrait of the man who killed the master painter and shows him the portrait by Seo Jing without a face. Yoon Bok recognizes the painting her father painted and is shocked by Hong Do's words that he was his best friend.