Gil Hyeon becomes a scribe at the palace. The King hears rumors about how a scribe by the name of Kim Il Son has written nasty information regarding the King's grandfather, King Sejo. Enraged and in order to show his authority, the King demands everyone who is involved in such rumors to be interrogated.

Ah Mo Gae and Gil Dong go to Geum Ok's grave. Heo Tae Hak's men attack Gil Dong and his gang. Meanwhile, the King decides to grant Nok Su her wish.