Jung Je Yun searches for a link between the royal physician's murder and Yul's disappearance. Hong Shim puts Won Deuk to work to repay his debt.

News of the crown prince's passing is made public. Hong Shim is delighted to learn of Won Deuk's ability to read and write.

Hong Shim's reunion with her brother doesn't go as expected. Eunuch Yang notices something off about the crown prince's dead body.