Lee Yun-jae and his wife, Sun Hye-ongju, are falsely accused due to the stratagem of Grand Official Min Tae-ho. Lee Yun-jae goes into hiding, awaiting a future opportunity. With the wisdom of Master Yeonpa, Yeonhwa is adopted into Min Tae-ho's household, and Ongju becomes Yeonhwa's wet nurse. Sixteen years pass, Yun-jae attempts to achieve his ambitions but ultimately fails, and all are captured by Min Tae-ho. At the moment they face death, a courageous decision by Min Tae-ho's wife changes the situation, and everyone is safe. The Empress finally learns the whole truth, exiles Min Tae-ho, and reinstates Lee Yun-jae and Ongju.