All of the rebels' bases have fallen and only a few hundred men are remaining. Lee Yin Jwa plans escape by handing Prince Milpoong over to the royal troops. Meanwhile, Wi Byeong Joo is captured and is punished by law. Yoon Yeong tells Dal Moon where the two escapees are and Dal Moon asks the King for her safety. Lee Yin Jwa is finally brought before the King. (

Lee Yin Jwa is arrested and brought before the King. Prince Milpoong however is still on the run. The King begins to appoint members of the Namin Party to office as he had promised during the revolt. Both the Patriarchs and Disciples begin to protest against the appointment.

The senior officials gather Saheonbu soldiers to arrest Lee Yin Jwa's father-in-law and his family. They protest against the King's appointment of Namins. Yoon Yeong tries to help Prince Milpoong get away safely to Qing Dynasty but is killed in an accident. Min Jin Heon supports the King's reform.