So Yong is impressed with Cheoljong, who listened and accepted her request after hearing the truth about the ledger from her father, Kim Moon Geun. So Yong decides to get her revenge on people who tried to kill her by forming an alliance with Cheoljong. Meanwhile, Cheoljong feels a little strange about his memory of what happened in the well. Moreover, Kim Byeong In joins his hand with the Jo clan.

Everyone including Cheoljong in the palace is happy to hear about the Queen's pregnancy. However, So Yong can't believe that she is pregnant and is not happy about it. Cheoljong is suspicious about So Yong's reaction and he tries to comfort her. Meanwhile, a fierce rumour also starts to spread with the news of the Queen's pregnancy.