The King's Affection

Dam-i tearfully bears the weight of the crown in guise of her brother. Jung Ji-un races against time to find a herbal remedy for a peeved patient.

Ji-un proves to be a formidable opponent for Hwi, whos determined to make her newest royal tutor resign. Yi Hyun takes Hwi out on the town.

A familiar book on the crown princes desk baffles Ji-un. Running out of time and the means to save his friends, he asks Hwi for help.

Ji-un comforts a tearful Hwi in his arms. Hyun and Ji-un team up to figure out the envoys secret after a suspicious man visits his quarters.

After a joyous day together, Hwi gives Ji-un her answer. Shin So-eun and No Ha-gyeong visit the palace as candidates to become the next crown princess.

The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown princes removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.

Hwi and Ha-gyeong spend their first night together. Reinstated into a palace operating around Lord Sangheon, Ji-un lies low to serve the wounded king.

Yoon Hyeong-seol sets out to find the damning ledger and keep his promise to the king. Prince Wonsan puts two and two together about Hwis identity.

Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsans secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.

Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.