Yi Kang warns Bong Joon not to follow Dong Hak. Bong Joon gets caught by the government office and receives severe punishment. Yi Hyun comes back from studying abroad in Japan. Ja In tries to obtain rice amidst the export restrictions to continue her trade with Japanese merchants.

Bong Joon incites rebellion to punish the corrupt officials. Baek Ga runs away to avoid the rioters but he gets an attack. Yi Kang goes to Ja In and asks her for help. Yi Hyun hears what happened in Gobu and he hesitates whether to go back to Gobu or not. Meanwhile, Suk Joo tries to stop Bong Joon from attacking Jeonju Castle.