In school, Geum is bullied by his classmates he also gets scolded by his Confucian classics trainer for sleeping for the duration of course. Despite the passing of the years, Lady Jang has lived in constant fear that King Sukjong could recall Dong Yi and Geum to the Palace. Despite opposition by the Southerners, King Sukjong declares that he will deliver Dong Yi and Geum to the Palace.