In the harem, yongchun asks the emperor to compile a list of all the crimes that have been committed against him and his family. The emperor tells him that there are so many crimes that he hasn't even recorded all of them. . He says that he's just tagging along to make sure that the emperor doesn't get into trouble. He tells the emperor not to get himself into trouble, because a wise emperor rewards people who have made a contribution to the country and punishes people who don't. In other words, the emperor rewards everyone, not just those who have done something wrong. He also says that everyone is equal, and everyone is his own child. After confirming the accusations, li doesngyang writes a memorial to the emperor and asks to see him. yong chun tells him about the rules of the palace, and the emperor can't meet with them. The father is furious, and he sends the two men to jail. The family begs the emperor for mercy, but the emperor has already arrived in the eastern palace.