In the 14th episode, airing on the 15th, King Lee Gyu (played by Ha Seok-jin) launches a merciless siege, sacrificing innocent civilians to corner Gil-dong Hong Eun-jo (played by Nam Ji-hyun).
Previously, Lee Gyu was left seething after Hong Eun-jo and Lee Yeol (played by Moon Sang-min) disrupted his revelry by spiriting away the courtesans from his chambers. The memory of an arrow aimed at him during the ensuing chase has haunted him, fueling his rage with a fear of death he had rarely experienced.
Determined to find the assassin, Lee Gyu becomes obsessed. Im Jae-yi (played by Hong Min-ki), a member of the royal investigation bureau, notes the similarity between the arrow shot at Lee Gyu and the cotton-tipped arrows frequently used by Gil-dong, confirming the assassin's identity.
With a royal decree to kill Gil-dong on sight, newly released images show Lee Gyu's ruthless actions tightening around Hong Eun-jo. The photos capture the arrest of Seok-sam (played by Hong Woo-jin) by soldiers and Dong-joo's wife (played by Lee Jin-hee) being interrogated by Lee Gyu.
Lee Gyu's actions, tormenting innocents to capture her, are unbearable for Hong Eun-jo, who turned to banditry out of kindness. Her expression, filled with turmoil and anger, raises questions about how she will navigate this dire situation.
Tune in at 9:20 PM to catch the episode.
Reporter: Jung Da-yeon, TenAsia light@tenasia.co.kr