Yeo Ji is found severely injured in a barn. Her colleagues bring her back home and call the doctor to treat her. The king's royal guards arrive to announce that Prince Yeoning has been made Crown Prince. Dal Moon, who once worked for Min Jin Heon, is inspired by Prince Yeoning and now works for him. Prince Yeoning is worried about Yeo Jin and he has a hard time hiding his feelings for her. The new exam results are out and Park Moon Soo finally passes.

Dal Moon's men are investigating into the human trafficking case by Qing. The new courtesan house emerges as their target as it is owned by someone from Qing. A murder occurs of a nobleman and Min Jin Heon and the Saheonbu are both investigating it. Yeo Ji finds out the courtesan house is where the deals take place for selling and buying girls. Prince Yeoning senses danger and goes after Yeo Ji.