The nobility demands the king to dethrone the Crown Prince but the king is clear that this will not be granted. Prince Yeoning does his part by attending a banquet and making a speech on behalf of the peasants, speaking for their rights. The nobility is outraged about the palace standing against them but the commoners risk their lives to show support for the Crown Prince. Yeo Ji tells Prince Yeoning she wants to become a court lady to protect him.

Patrolmen find something suspicious while doing their routine patrol. Prince Yeoning is praised by the people for standing up for them, and the blame naturally falls on the Saheonbu. A cover up murder case is revealed when Park Moon Soo is inspecting the neighborhood. Behind the hired murder is Section Chief of Personnel. The king and Prince Yeoning decide to use this as an opportunity for reform.

Section Chief of Personnel Kwon Ik Soo was caught while receiving bribes and ordered the patrolman to be killed when he tried to report the incident. The table is about to turn in favor of the Disciples when Prince Milpoong steps in with a cunning plan. Dal Moon visits Prince Milpoong and is asked by Yoon Yeong to help Prince Milpoong take the throne. Prince Milpoong fabricates a petition signed with Prince Yeoning's name.