Namchun and Gyungsan are looking for the brother and sister from Yiseo County, and Gab Boon lies to the monks that they don't have anyone from there and lets Bang Won know this. On her way back after parting with villagers, Boon Yi runs into her mother. Yeon Hyang tells Boon Yi cold-heartedly "Don't look for me any more". Meanwhile, Lady Min tells Bang Won "I'm the only one on your side." Bang Won goes to see Juk Ryong of Biguksa temple and asks him to keep watch on the movements of King Gongyang, Teacher Po Eun, and Teacher Sam Bong.

Jung Mong Joo condemns all of Lee Sung Gye's faction including Jo Joon and Nam Eun to exile. King Gongyang orders to execute them as soon as Chuk Sa Gwang returns after finishing her work. While being on the run with his father, Bang Won finds a house in the mountain and hides in there. Meanwhile, Jung Mong Joo orders Woo Hak Joo to check on Lee Sung Gye's condition and personally visits Lee Sung Gye's house in Gaegyung.