Hwi stays away from Hee Jae, who holds on to hope that he is still alive, and keeps an eye on Seo Yun. A high-ranking nobleman is kidnapped.

Sun Ho requests power from Lee Sung Kye. Ihwaru covers up a murder. Hwi and his friends hatch a plan involving Bang Won.

Wary of Hwi's intentions, Bang Won tries to figure out what he's after. Sung Gye's council calls for Sun Ho's punishment.