Episode 6 of "The Tale of Lady Ok" kicks off with Tae-young awakening to discover Dol-seok by her side. It transpires that the individuals who had encircled her and Seung-hwi were fugitives, once enslaved. They unite and uncover the mining cave, where they encounter Slaver Ji and his cohorts, lying in wait to strike. Fortunately, Seung's trusted associate had covertly been liberated by the provincial governor and, accompanied by his officers, they swiftly apprehend the slavers and liberate the captive children.
Perched atop a nearby cliff, Tae-young catches sight of Madam Kim and swiftly comes to her rescue. She presents Kim with the enslaved children and vows that her husband will be held accountable. Stunned, Kim returns home and confronts Madam Hong and Lee, who then implores Minister Bak for assistance. As anticipated, Bak pretends ignorance and coerces Lee into silence about his involvement. Tae-young feels a sense of relief at the turn of events, but Seung-hwi cautions her against using the law as a weapon for revenge, urging her to seek justice alone.
Lee hands over the gold to the palace and makes restitution to the enslaved children. However, he refrains from disclosing his role in framing Seung-hwi, a decision that fuels Tae-young's rage and prompts her to vow retribution.
Hae-gang awakens and attends a public hearing, where he divulges the truth about the Devoted Hearts Association but claims, as advised by Tae-young, that he cannot recall who stabbed him. Subsequently, Lee confesses to illegal mining and deceiving children into slavery. Based on his admissions, he faces sentences of flogging, branding, and execution. Yet, Tae-young rises to his defense. The law mandates leniency for those who confess and show remorse. She argues that a lack of mercy might discourage others from confessing their crimes due to the fear of capital punishment.
The slavers are incarcerated, while Hae-gang walks free. Lee is stripped of his position as chief, and Seung-hwi's honor is reinstated. However, the Seungs' assets remain under Lee's control. But the saga doesn't conclude here, as Lee's pride is wounded by Tae-young's assistance. She reminds him of her pledge to come to his aid if his family returns Mak-sim to her.
Moreover, Magistrate Seung emphasized that the law views everyone as equal, even one's adversaries, a sentiment that deeply affects Lee, prompting her to restore all of Seung's assets to Tae-young. The Seung family finally organizes a dignity-worthy funeral for Magistrate Seung, and Do-gyeom expresses his heartfelt gratitude to Tae-young.
After these developments, Tae-young and Seung-hwi bid a poignant farewell, tinged with both sorrow and sweetness. They hold onto the hope that Yun-gyeom will soon return after Hae-gang fills him in on everything. As Seung-hwi prepares to leave, he requests the gat gemstones, longing to possess something that once belonged to Gu-deok. Before departing, sheconfesses her love for him, leading both to tears.
Seven years fly by, during which Tae-young has successfully expanded her law firm. However, Yun-gyeom remains absent. Do-gyeom tops his state exam and publicly embraces Tae-young, earning a typical scoff from Madam Hong. Yet, when Tae-young announces Do-gyeom's readiness for marriage, the women eagerly rush to present their proposals.
In the meantime, a new figure emerges in the town—Cha Mi-ryung. She has an adorable, serendipitous encounter with Do-gyeom when she drops her jade accessory. Mistaking his attempt to return it as stalking, she arrives in the town on behalf of a worker who was unjustly terminated due to a contagious illness. Tae-young takes on her case and is amazed by her meticulous collection of evidence. They visit the other affected villagers and discover that the illness is merely a non-contagious rash.
Later, Do-gyeom happens to cross paths with Mi-ryung and is taken aback to see her. She apologizes when she realizes he was trying to return her accessory. He also comes to her rescue when one of the patients' aggressive husband attempts to harm her. In a private moment, Mi-ryung intimidationally warns the villagers to keep quiet about a certain matter.
Tae-young and Mak-sim, convinced of Do-gyeom and Mi-ryung's mutual affection, send a proposal to the Chas with earnest intentions. Meanwhile, Tae-young finds herself longing for Seung-hwi and pondering over Yun-gyeom's whereabouts. Demonstrating her prowess, Mi-ryung tackles the issue of the unscrupulous employer single-handedly and offers her assistance to Tae-young, who is grappling with a shortage of personnel. Gratefully accepting her help, Tae-young seizes the moment to arrange a stroll that brings Mi-ryung and Do-gyeom closer, with Do-gyeom once again heroically rescuing Mi-ryung from the peril of a speeding wagon.
As for Seung-hwi, an eerie silence has enveloped his creative pursuits for two long years. His apparent marital bliss and the newfound responsibility of a child only deepen the mystery. Adding another layer of complexity, Man-seok's unexpected arrival requests Tae-young's intervention in defending Seung-hwi, who is incarcerated in Incheon prison for bursting into another's performance and issuing death threats.
Tae-young bids farewell to Do-gyeom, extracting a promise from him to return safely to her side. On their journey to the port, accompanied by Man-seok, Tae-young catches sight of a man resembling Seung-hwi. Realizing it's Yun-gyeom, given Seung-hwi's confinement, her heart skips a beat, and she eagerly rushes towards him. However, he steers clear of her affectionate embrace, boarding a departing vessel without a backward glance. The sight of Yun-gyeom's cold demeanor leaves Man-seok and Tae-young stunned, marking a cliffhanger in the sixth episode of "The Tale of Lady Ok."
