After the king's order forces him to renege on his word of honor, Choi Young impales himself on his sword, Eun-soo steps in, intent on saving his life. Choi Young wakes in the morning, he issues instructions for immediate departure. The party arrives in the capital and enters the palace grounds.Yet they find the courtyard completely empty but for a few guards stationed at their posts, which seems odd. No statesmen to greet them after all.