The Last Empress

Skeletal remains and a valuable necklace are found at Ehwa Palace. A year earlier, Oh Sunny saves the Emperor in a hostage situation during a luncheon.

The Emperor accidentally kills Wang Shik's mother in a car accident. Yu Ra helps him hide the body and create an alibi, while Wang Shik is determined to seek revenge.

Sunny is introduced as the Emperor’s partner at a palace event. Wang Shik survives an attack and is rescued by a villager. The Empress Dowager warns Ms. Min to stay away.

Wang Shik, now Chun Woo Bin, infiltrates the palace as an Imperial Guard. Preparations for the Emperor’s wedding proceed while the Empress Dowager expels Min Yu Ra from the palace.

Wang Shik confronts Yu Ra but hesitates, discovering her involvement in his mother’s murder. He keeps an eye on her, biding his time to exact his revenge.

The Grand Empress Dowager discovers the Emperor and Yu Ra’s secret affair and orders Yu Ra to leave. The Empress tries to win the Emperor's favor but ends up angering him.