After Cheoljong shares about the future of Joseon he dreams of with So Yong, she wants to help his future goals. Byeong In is hurt as Cheoljong and So Yong grow closer. Hwa Jin decides to tell Cheoljong the truth about the well incident.

Cheoljong leaves the Palace to protect So Yong. So Yong worries about him as he disappears without any explanation. Meanwhile, the Grand Queen Dowager regains her regency as soon as Cheoljong leaves his spot, and she brings back Kim Jwa Geun to assist her. Byeong In tries to persuade So Yong to reconcile with the Kim clan, but she rejects his suggestion.