After Hongrang's act of heroism, Jae-yi begins to question her doubts. Sim Mu-jin schemes to expose Hongrang's identity at his birthday celebration.

Learning of Min Yeon-ui's plans, Sim Yeol-guk devises a counterattack. Hongrang struggles with his conscience after being assigned a terrible task.

As she learns more about Hongrang's past, Jae-yi begins to care for him. Later, Hongrang and Mu-jin suspect Lady Min's scheme to marry Jae-yi off.