From Yoon Hak and Su Ho, Yeo Hwa discovers that Ji Sung had her marry into his family to have leverage over her brother, Sung Hoo. Also, Su Ho tells him about his true identity and his parents. They believe Sung Hoo is the one who has the evidence of Ji Sung's treason. Meanwhile, Geum Ok leaves the house to pray for her son in the temple, and Jeong returns home.

Pil Jik fails his mission to take Nan Kyung's life and tries to flee. Ji Sung decides to remove Yeo Hwa before she finds out more about his plot. Also, he threatens the King with the Queen Dowager's safety. Meanwhile, Su Ho discovers that Ji Sung's son came back alive.

Ji Sung finds out Su Ho is the son of the former Head of the King's Guard, and Jeong requests Su Ho to have a chat with him in private. Meanwhile, the King invites Ji Sung and his family to the palace to celebrate Jeong's return, and a surprise guest awaits them.