After finding Chaegyeong in the Myeongsoon Dang, Shin takes her to a place where they can be alone, where they proceed to spill their hearts out and tell their true feelings towards each other. The violence between Yool and Shin becomes known throughout the palace. Lady Hwayoung tells the empress that she is not going to stand by and watch stuff like this happen ever again, raising the conflict between her and the empress. The emperor calls Shin and harshly scolds him, causing Shin to rebel against him. Despite all the malicious gossip about the crown prince and princess, they attend a public conference. When the reporters ask for a loving pose, Shin displays his showmanship. Meanwhile, the empress dowager senses the tense atmosphere of the palace and suggests that the whole royal family should have a meal together.