Su Gyeong's book reaches Gwanghae-gun, but Ba Wu is mistakenly arrested; they reunite tearfully in Guan-ah.

Gwanghae-gun stays composed, aware of Ba Wu's identity; Kim Ja Jeom unveils Su Gyeong's ledger.

Ba Wu and Dae Yeop take the state exam; Ba Wu survives a close-range attack with Kim Ja Jeom's help.