The head trainer lady gives Jang Geum a condition — if she can hold a big bowl of water overnight without spilling it, ______ she can join the other girls in the selection by the senior court ladies.

But the competition’s judges, led by the Head Lady and Lady Choi, argue that using ingredients other ______ flour violated the rules.

Lady Han and Jang Geum visit a village where the taste of the bean paste is much better ______ that of the Palace.

The Queen Mother arrives. She tries Jang Geum’s dumplings and ______ commends her for using ingredients that are not only nutritious but also affordable by common folks.

To save Dr. Shin, Jang Geum dares the Queen Mother to to gamble with her. If the Queen Mother can’t answer her riddle, ______ she must accept medical treatment.

Jang Geum finally finds out that her mother’s best friend is none other ______ Lady Han.

The Queen promises Jang Geum that she will from ______ on be a source of strength to her.