Bok Soon struggles with her gambling-addicted husband and endless workload. When she is presented with an opportunity to vastly improve her situation, she must consider how her life will change.
Bok Soon arouses suspicion when she gives birth to a son just six months after becoming the king's woman. Unfortunately, the baby's fate does not lie solely in her two hands.
Dae Gil seeks revenge for what happened to his father, but quickly finds himself in over his head. Yeoning decides he needs a big change in his lifestyle.
Dae Gil continues his vigorous training with Kim Chae Gun, while Yi In Jwa recruits a master swordsman of his own. Dam Seo uses Yeoning to get close to the king.
Yeoning prepares to protect the king as the palace is forewarned of an assassination attempt. Dae Gil goes after his master, but his plan does not go as expected.
Following the King's death, Yeoning ascends the throne and cleans the court of his enemies. However, Yi In Jwa is still at large, and many question the new king's lineage.