Jang Geum enters Dug Goo’s brewery to ask for some food. She is falsely charged as a thief but Dug Goo’s wife feels affection for Jang Geum and takes her in. One day, Lord Park, Won Jong makes Jang Geum deliver bottles of rice wine, as part of a plot of treason against King Yeon San Gun, to Prince Jin Sung. That night, the enthronement of King Joong Jong and dethronement of King Yeon San Gun take place and Prince Jin Sung becomes King Joong Jong the following day. A Court lady in charge of training visits Dug Goo’s house looking for Jang Geum. Jang Geum follows the lady and joins the palace with the dream of becoming the best cook there. Jang Geum goes under the training of Saeng Gak Shi. However, coming from low-class background, Jang Geum is treated with contempt.