He asks Merchant Jin (Sunhwa) why Giroo is investigating her. She replies, “Giroo wants to take over this business.” He says, “I knew it!” Princess Sunhwa tells Heuk Chipyung that Giroo will effectively have control of Baekje's trade and finance if he takes over her business; this angers him. The princess promises to back him up in return for his support in fighting Giroo's dominance.
Giroo, now having finalized formal agreements with all the nobles concerning the gold mines, goes to Buyeosun to report Sunhwa's illegal mines. When Giroo enters Buyeosun's chambers, Sunhwa turns, looks at him and smiles