Truly believing that he is doing what's best for Goguryeo, Yeon Gaesomun commits by stabbing Yeongnyu straight through the gut with his sword.
Seeing no other solution to their ideological impasse which is causing political unrest, Yeongnyu decides to have the general and his fellow traitors assassinated.
Shortly after, Choong and So-hee meet in the marketplace and fall in love at first sight.