The king declares he will make Jang-Geum his personal medicine general during court. Min Jung-Ho overhears the statement as he approaches the court from outside.
Jang-Geum packs her stuff and leaves a letter for the kang’s. Min Jung-Ho leaves his resignation letter for his superior. Jang-Geum and Min Jung-Ho leave Hanyang city by boat. Min’s superior finds out and sends his men to look for them immediately. The lady queen hears about the king’s declaration and is shocked that a nurse will be in that position.
Jang Geum and Min Jung Ho are riding on the boat. Min Jung Ho asks Jang-Geum if she’s fearful but Jang-Geum replies she’s happy. Min Jung Ho states he’s fearful that it all might be just a dream and he’ll wake up. Kang Tuk-Goo looks for Jang-Geum. The general who heads the medicine house is angry that a nurse is called to be the king’s personal general. He promises to stop such unprecedented event. The mother queen tells the lady queen she needs to stop the king from such unruly behavior. The palace officers discuss the king’s decision. Some say that a woman cannot be in such high position while some state they must honor the king’s request. Min Jung Ho’s superior is worried that Min Jung Ho and Jang-Geum will be severly punished for running away. Shin-Bi tells Na Ju Deuk about the king’s decision.