Hong Do tells Yoon Bok to beat him at all costs in this painting competition, and what is more, that beating each other will be their survival. Yoon Bok, not understanding, is perplexed. Meanwhile, Kim Jo Nyeon, at Jeong Hyang's words that she will bet on Hyewon, hints that it must be because he is her lover. At this, Jeong Hyang advises that while he excels at increasing his wealth, he does not know how to win people's hearts.

Kim Jo Nyeon gets into trouble as a result of the painting competition. Yoon Bok resolves her father's revenge, and Hong Do, his best friend's grudge. King Jeongjo bestows the title of king on Crown Prince Sado.