Yeo Ji and her colleagues think Prince Yeoning has betrayed them. They were kicked out of Saheonbu and are now trying to make ends meet. It's finally Moon Soo day of the exam, and a suspicious man tries to help him get a good seat. As the king is without an heir, the queen starts looking for a possible stepson. Delegates from the Ming dynasty visit Joseon, and everyone is surprised to see Prince Milpoong back, backed by the Chinese. He is intent on winning the throne.