In an age of imported coffee and fashions, Ae Shin prefers her German gun, but wonders what the English word "love" means and whether Eugene is a friend.
Suspicions run deep as U.S. troops lose a gun on a train. Ae Shin shows Dong Mae compassion, Hui Seong returns to Joseon, and Eugene considers revenge.
Ae Shin gets a new mission. Eugene, Dong Mae and Hui Seong have something in common. Eugene delves into his past, and finally gives Ae Shin his answer.
Despite being advised to lay low as a noble lady, Ae Shin undertakes a dangerous operation. Eugene makes a surprising move and Hui Seong probes his past.
The Emperor seeks Eugene's aid. Hui Seong visits the tailor. Ae Shin feels conflicted after hearing Eugene's story, but later sees him on a snowy night.
Ae Shin apologizes to Eugene, but he hopes that she'll keep fighting for her Joseon. Hui Seong takes a streetcar ride with Ae Shin and proposes a plan.
Re-affirming her commitment, Ae Shin stands by her decision and settles on an unforeseen pact over castella cake. Eugene investigates an old photograph.
Eugene gets devastating news, Dong Mae is apprehended, Ae Shin asks Hina for help and Hui Seong comes to the rescue when Eugene finds himself cornered.
Hui Seong starts a newspaper and makes a personal sacrifice. Lord Go marshals support, Ae Shin imagines a different life, and Eugene goes to the palace.
Lady Ae Shin loses a part of herself. Lord Go counters mounting imperialist schemes, Hui Seong avenges Ae Shin and Emperor Gwangmu strikes down a snake.
Called an American imperialist, Eugene later asks Ae Shin why she persists in a futile cause. Hui Seong helps Ae Shin out of a bind. An ally joins Ae Shin.
Emperor Gwangmu tries to shield the nation but is thrust into an impasse. Finding herself behind the eight ball, Ae Shin concedes that words have power.
Seeing the explosion, Hui Seong, Dong Mae and Eugene fear the worst. The world's indifference dismays Emperor Gwangmu, but Joseon's defiance gets bolder.
Joseon remains steadfast. The Righteous Army perseveres on its course. Ae Shin keeps her flame ablaze, while Hui Seong, Dong Mae and Eugene try to help.