In episode 8, the tension of the plot reached a new climax.Soldiers escorted Jia Shi, Li Jian, Cui Mingyun and Yue Yi to the prison. On the way, Jia Shi proposed an escape plan, but Li Jian refused because he was worried about Cui Mingyun's safety.However, a sudden attack by a masked swordsman provided them with a chance to escape, but the subsequent pursuit made the escape extremely difficult.

Cui Mingyun suffered from a high fever during the escape, and Li Jian firmly stated that he would protect her. This plot showed the deep emotional bond between the two.Although they were eventually captured by the guards and taken back to prison, the appearance of Jia Shi changed the situation again and successfully rescued Cui Mingyun and Li Jian, while Yue Yi was captured by Cui Shanglu's bodyguards.

In another storyline, the conversation between Choi Sang-rok and the Queen Mother reveals the complexity of the political struggle.Choi Sang-rok revealed that he was not actively searching for the royal seal because Zuo Yizheng-yin planned to assassinate the king once Do-seong became crown prince.This information not only increases the tension of the plot, but also hints at the coming power struggle.

Yin showed up with forged royal and state seals, and although Choi Sang-rok expressed concern, he ultimately agreed to use the forged seal.This decision is not only a compromise on power, but also foreshadows the uncertainty of the future.Choi Sang-rok's announcement of the crown prince's coronation date made Queen Yoon despair, because she knew that after Do-seong ascended the throne, the king's life would be in danger.

During the coronation ceremony, Daocheng behaved abnormally. He deliberately destroyed the Queen Mother's beloved plants and showed contempt for Confucian principles.His behavior seemed to be a provocation to his grandfather and Choi Sang-rok, and it also made Queen Yoon feel heartbroken.Daocheng's rebellious behavior not only aroused everyone's dissatisfaction, but also further aggravated the tense atmosphere of the plot.

Zuo Yizhengyin and Chief Inspector Zheng ordered the removal of Li Jian and Jia Shi. This decision made their situation even more dangerous.Zuo Yizhengyin claimed that everything was under control, but the audience could feel the crisis and uncertainty contained in it.

Additionally, the flashbacks between Choi Sang-rok and Seol Ye-woon add emotional depth to the plot.The love and tragic past between the two made Choi Sang-rok more determined to pursue power, and at the same time revealed Choi Sang-rok's complex character to the audience.