The Magistrator who threatened Tae-young to admit Yoon-gyeom's death and live as a widow puts Tae-young in prision. Meanwhile, Lady Song takes over Tae-young's house, harrasses her servants, and focuses again on gaining the virtuous arch. Tae-young is pushed to the edge as she has to protect her family and the servants.

Seung-hwi does his best day and night to become the perfect husband for Tae-young; although Tae-young has decided to remain in Cheongsu County with Seung-hwi, treating him as her husband still feels awkward.