King Cheoljong decides to become his Queen's anti-fan as she continues to surprise him when they tour the town and learn what the common people think of their leaders. Threatened by Kim Byung In aggressive confrontations, King Cheoljong doubles his efforts to find Kim Moon Geun's ledger and prove the Kim family's corruption. But his path is full of darkness, as Cheoljong's past rushes back to hunt him. Meanwhile, Mr. Queen has made herself indispensable to the Grand Queen Dowager while Concubine Jo Hwa Jin joins the Queen Dowager's team.

King Cheoljong makes a move against both the Kim and Jo families by convincing Queen So Young to select three concubines from other powerful families. Confused by her growing feelings towards the King, Queen So Young decides to reclaim his/her identity by flirting with the new concubines. Things don't go as planned when unknowingly and unintentionally, she starts a letter exchange with the King. Meanwhile, as the King organizes a banquet for the Queen, the Kim family retaliates and Concubine Hwa Jin makes a bold move.