Prince Milpung's power continues to dwindle and he desperately resorts to his old ways. Sam Wol delivered an item to Lee Tan, which seems to bring him back on the right path.

The crown prince rises to the throne but has yet to gain the respect of his court, but a sudden event at the royal prison forces him to make a decision in favour of the Noron.

Bak Moon Soo feels lucky for his state exam. Noron faces a major puzzle with the arrival of the Qing envoy with an unexpected visitor.