In faculty, Geum is bullied by his classmates he also will get scolded by his Confucian classics teacher for sleeping all through course. Despite the passing of the several years, Lady Jang has lived in constant concern that King Sukjong could recall Dong Yi and Geum to the Palace. Despite opposition by the Southerners, King Sukjong declares that he will convey Dong Yi and Geum to the Palace.