Dan O becomes aware of her grave predicament upon discovering that some individuals are plotting to seize control of Garden of Flowers. While dealing with a bothersome man on the street who offers to settle her debt if she marries him, Dan O vehemently refuses this proposal. As she gains further insight into the financial burden left behind by her father, Dan O manages to devise a plan to settle the debt, but without realizing the possible unintended consequences that could arise as a result. 

Despite the danger that it may pose, Dan O continues her search for Lee Seol. Meanwhile, the young masters also end up supporting her search, but not everyone is pleased with her endeavour. Her hard-earned clues lead her closer to Lee Seol, and the danger she faces grows as she gets closer. However, the closer she gets, the greater the peril she encounters. Upon returning to the inn after attending to personal matters, Kang San unexpectedly collapses upon encountering Dan O.