Synopsis

To safeguard So Yong, Cheoljong departs the Palace, leaving her with a growing unease. His sudden absence, devoid of explanation, fuels her worry. With his departure, the Grand Queen Dowager swiftly reasserts her authority as regent, summoning Kim Jwa Geun back to her service. Meanwhile, Byeong In attempts to sway So Yong toward reconciliation with the Kim clan, but she firmly refuses his counsel.