Tae withholds the truth from the enraged Jeong, who is bent on finding the mastermind behind the Queen Mother. Gyewon helps Tae dethrone the Queen Mother. Outraged, the Queen Mother mobilizes the armies all around the country after realizing she is tricked by Tae.

Tae gives Jeong the cold shoulder, as he is under the impression that she has become his enemy. Jeong wants Tae to accept her as his servant, but it is not easy for him. Meanwhile, the Queen Mother gives him a hard time over his disrespect.