Despite of Jin Hyuk and Lee Ha Eung’s efforts, the French invasion of Ganghwado Island begins. Later, Kim Kyung Tak meets with his father and stated that according to the latter he stole from Jin Hyuk, Joseon will win the war. Then, Kim Byung Hee wants to kidnap the King and force him to abdicate the throne. He organise a plan and then asks Kim Kyung Tak to execute it. But, when they attack the King and Lee Ha Eung, no one is there and it is an ambush. As the plan had failed, Kim Byung Hee kills himself in front of Kim Kyung Tak. (Source: Viu)