Yi Kang heads to Hanyang to spy on the Japanese army. Dong Rok Dog leaves the Donghak army because he is worried about his family. On his way home, he gets to meet Kim Ga. Bong Jun visits Baek Ga, and Baek Ga tells him that he will help Yi Hyun with all his heart. Meanwhile, the Japanese come to see Bong Joon.

Lord Dae Won visits the King to deliver Bong Joon's letter to him. After reading it, the King thinks that he should listen to Bong Joon's opinion, but the Queen tries to stop him. Meanwhile, the Japanese diplomat comes to see the King. Myung Shim tells Suk Joo that she will not listen to him anymore.