In the next episode, Prince Gyeong-seong asks for Sun-chaek’s hand in marriage, only to be gently turned down by her father after sensing her hesitation. Her close friends boldly stand up for her, refusing to let anyone pressure her even a prince.
Meanwhile, Su-gyeom’s serious tone hints at a possible confession, sending Sun-chaek’s heart racing. As court politics push for a royal bride selection, tragedy strikes Sun-chaek falls ill with the plague. Defying all rules, Gyeong-seong breaks into quarantine to hold her, vowing to stay by her side no matter what, as their bond deepens beyond denial.
