King Gyeongjong dies, and rumors follow blaming the Crown Prince for his indifference and death. The palace is outraged and demands the Queen Dowager to find justice to his death. With speculations and oppositions, Soron splits into two. One supports Chief Justice Jo Tae Koo who opposes the Crown Prince, and the other who supports Yi Gwang Jwa that does. Meanwhile, military agencies show unusual movements.
