Synopsis

The chapter opens with the 'Prince' confronting a courtier about the inconsistencies in how royal protocols are applied, specifically regarding touching the king, drawing a parallel to his mother's unjust execution. He then uses the law to punish the man who spilled his drink and touched him. Following this, we see the 'Prince' in prison and a doctor tending to his wounds, and the authorities discuss the possibility that he may have a real connection to the court. The chapter ends with the arrival of a professor from Sungkyunkwan, who is looking for the Grand Prince Jinseong.