Synopsis

A plague swept from the southern provinces, quickly reaching the capital. Panic seized the populace, who turned their blame toward the king, whispered to have murdered his own brother to seize the throne. Meanwhile, Prince Milpoong and Wi Byeong Joo, having fled their exile, joined Lee Yin Jwa as he prepared for rebellion. Adding to the kingdom's woes, the Queen Dowager succumbed to the illness.