With the king and queen under his thumb, Won Shin manages to gain control over all merchant and trade deals in Joseon at the expense of people's lives. And Yoon Kang does everything he can to stop him.

The Court of Justice and Won Shin's men go after Yoon Kang when the king orders for his arrest for murdering Japanese citizens.

Plans are underway to begin a coup to save the king from the corrupt officials that surround him. Soo In enters the palace as a court maid.