Episode 6 While inspecting the goods included in the tribute that will be sent to China, San (actor Lee Seo-jin) confirms the identity of a dead body that is floating in the river and gets enraged. He tries to decipher the words in the writings of the dead man and realizes that members of the Ching Dynasty delegation are involved in a conspiracy to assassinate him.
Meanwhile, Song-yeon (actress Han Ji-min) is framed for stealing supplies at the workshop but Park Young-moon helps her prove her innocence. Song-yeon is chosen as the Sujongdamo and is thrilled that she will be able to meet San again. Chobi (actress Lee Lib-sae) gets jealous of Song-yeon and decides to teach her a lesson. Due to Chobi’s scheming, Song-yeon loses the chance to appear at the Jinyeon Gallery but she stills gets to see San when she follows Park Young-moon on an important errand.