The Empress shocks everyone by disguising herself and visiting Joy House, where she violently confronts the Chancellor’s son for his insults and threats to her family. The confrontation escalates as the Chancellor arrives, accusing her of causing trouble and threatening severe punishment for her clan. The Empress boldly defies him, exposing his family's arrogance and risking punishment for leaving the palace without permission. A crowd gathers, rumors spread that the Empress attacked a noble’s son at a brothel, and the Emperor considers investigating the scandal. The episode ends with the Empress preparing for the impending consequences of her daring actions.