The agreement with the Mexicans may have been jeopardized by a spy. While this is a disaster for Andreas, the ambassador sees this as a perfect opportunity to gain an advantage and uses Andreas as bait.
When the foreign minister does not show up, the ambassador believes that he is the one who will give the official offer to the Mexicans. Someone from the ambassador's past makes him question himself.
To improve Sweden's chances of reaching an agreement with the Mexican government, the ambassador gives a promise to a high-ranking military officer. It is also the first day on the job for a new employee.
The ambassador is planning an event at the embassy to impress several important Mexican ministers. Ronja also takes the ambassador to an orphanage and encourages him to read to the children.