A group on Noron leaders are in front of the King's palace on their knees. Yi San sees this a says that they might be too late. Yi San also wonders why the leader, Jang Tae-woo isn't in their knees too. Jang Tae-woo looks like he doesn't appreciate the concern. Later, Yi San gets excited to see Song-yeon and as they meet, Jang Tae-woo tries to enter the palace. Song-yeon falls asleep in Yi San's office and wakes up with Princess Hye-bin staring at her.

Hong Guk Young makes a decision that angers Noron officials and leads Yi San to request his absence from upcoming events. Princess Hye Bin asks Song Yeon a question concerning Yi San but is interrupted by Queen Hyo Eui.

The murders of Minister Min, Minister Hyung Jo, and Gong Jo draw attention to Hong Guk Young. Queen Hyo Eui is upset after discovering Woo Bin invited Song Yeon to the palace.

After the discovery of his innocence, Hong Guk Young leaves prison to begin an investigation. Woo Bin quickly strikes Song Yeon for painting the Lotus Flower on her commissioned screen.

Yi San draws anger from Jang Tae Woo as he reveals his changes concerning slaves. After learning she is not pregnant, Won Bin deals with an unwelcome visit from Princess Hye Bin.

Hong-Guk-young orders Won-bin to fake a miscarriage after she lied about a pregnancy. Princess Hye-bin faints. Hong Guk-young worries his family faces dishonor if Won-bin's lie is discovered.

Prince Yi San demands to know why Hong Guk-young had a consult with the doctor. Hong Guk-young does not answer. Song-yeon tells Queen Hyo-eui about seeing Won-bin drink motherwort tea.

Yi San faces another assassination attempt in Mihaeng. Yi San chose an alternate route to Mihaeng than the one Hong Guk-young selected. Won-bin tells Princess Hye-bin how motherwort tea caused her miscarriage.

Won-bin becomes fatally ill and dies with Hong Guk-young at her bedside. Hong Guk-young confronts Queen Hyo-eui and asks for an explanation for Won-bin's death. Hong Guk-young feels Won-bin was harshly punished.

Yi San considers Hong Guk-young's request to have Eun-eon adopted by Won-bin. Song-yeon discovers Wook is alive. Wook saved Song-yeon. Hong Guk-young captures Song-yeon's neighborhood and asks her the location of Wook.

Song Yeon speaks to Yi San in an emotional meeting before she goes to jail. Yi San expresses his concern about the rebel's recent apprehension with the large armament at their disposal.

News reaches Princess Hye Bin about Song Yeon paying a visit to Yi San's quarters. Hong Guk Young reveals to Eun Eon that the name of his son will be Wanpoong.

Yi San pays attention to Princess Hye Bin's cruel treatment of Song Yeon. Hong Guk Young takes Jang Tae Woo into custody and orders the arrest of anyone else in the room.

An invitation from Queen Hyo Eui to Chobi improves the mood of a grateful Song Yeon. The poor conditions of Hong Guk Young's prisoners visibly upsets Yi San during a visit.

Hong Guk Young receives an ultimatum from Queen Hyo Eui to admit his involvement with Empress Jung Soon. Song Yeon becomes ill while on an excursion to the royal burial place.

Dae Soo discovers Lady Choi as she tries to leave and Suk Wie initiates a confrontation. In the presence of Nam Sa Cho, Yi San learns information about Hong Guk Young's role in current events.

A mob of angry people attack Hong Guk Young as he leaves to begin his banishment. Princess Hye Bin encourages Yi San to visit Princess Hwa Bin instead of Song Yeon.

Yi San asks a dying Hong Guk Young to accept his apology. Song Yeon stands up for herself in the presence of Queen Hyo Eui, Princess Hye Bin and Princess Hwa Bin.

Jang Tae Woo confronts Jung Yak Yong about his association with the king. A chance meeting occurs between Yi San and Tae Gam after Jung Yak Yong provides the necessary papers.

Sang Yeon and Yi San try to understand the true meaning behind Tae Gam's gift. Worries about military plans lead Yi San to send troops towards the current location of Chinese soldiers.

Empress Jung Soon shows concern about Yi San's special graveside service. Song Yeon is several days past her intended due date and royal doctors believe it may be because of the baby's health.

San chooses Suwon to be the capital instead of Hanyang. A shocked Hye Bin discovers that Hyang's ring was a gift from King Young Jo to Song Yeon before his death.

Doctors tirelessly work to save Hyang's life as he suffers from a serious illness. Holding her son's lifeless body, the tearful Song Yeon goes into mourning over the untimely death.

Yi San sends Dae Soo on a mission to bring back medical assistance. Song Yeon wants to complete a special painting and urges Yi San to take care of anything that comes his way.

Jang Yong Young soldiers stop Choi Seok Joo and Min Joo Shik's attempt to kill Yi San. Choi Seok Joo reveals his true plan about the capture of Min Joo Shik.