After a joyous day together, Hwi gives Ji Un her answer. Shin So Eun and No Ha Gyeong visit the palace as candidates to become the next crown princess.

Hyun visits Ji Un at his new clinic. A furious Hwi holds Prince Changun accountable for his wrongdoing and faces staggering backlash as a result.

The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown prince's removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.