In the fall of 1588, Gou avoids Chacha after learning that Chacha has bonded with Hideyoshi; Gou will not hear out Hatsu who comes to reconcile Gou with Chacha. Chacha, who is pregnant with Hideyoshi's child, tells Gou and Hatsu that she feels her parents have forgiven her for loving Hideyoshi now that she has conceived a baby, but Gou hardens her attitude toward Chacha. Kita no Mandokoro, formerly named One, is deeply hurt by Chacha's pregnancy, and makes a visit to Gou and Chacha.
江(上野樹里)は、茶々(宮沢りえ)と秀吉(岸谷五朗)が結ばれたことを知りショックを受け、茶々を避ける日々が続く。初(水川あさみ)が仲裁にやってくるが、江の心はかたくなだった。さらに茶々と秀吉との間に子が出来る。子が宿り、初めて母上と父上に許された気がすると茶々は語るが、江はますます態度を硬化させる。子が出来たことに誰よりも傷ついたのは、北政所(大竹しのぶ)だった。北政所は、江と茶々に会いに来る。