In order to achieve his dreams of political power, Ko Jin kills his brother and has someone take his place who is more willing to follow Ki Jin's plans. Ko Jin arranges for his 'brother' to marry the daughter of Jung Gon, a powerful noble. A servant of Jung Gon realizes that his master's life is in danger from these two newcomers and tries to stop their evil plans

Mi-ryeong marries Ji-kwang and takes him to live at her mansion. He soon seems to fall ill and he requests that his friend, Yeo-ok be hired on to nurse him. However, Yeo-ok and Ji-kwang are really lovers and together they manage to fake Ji-kwang's death. They next torment Mi-ryeong with visions of his 'ghost'. Mi-ryeong dies of fright and Yeo-ok and Ji-kwang marry--but their happiness is short-lived as their nights are interupted by the vengeful spirit of Mi-ryeong.