00:03Kiju is searching frantically for Ian, and when she finally finds him, she immediately calls out
00:08his name and rushes toward him, but the growing flames block her path. Refusing to give up,
00:14she waits for an opening and pushes closer to him, desperately calling for him to wake up.
00:19She shakes him repeatedly, hoping for any response. Panic rising, she carefully turns
00:25him over to check for signs of life. Pressing her ear against his chest, she listens for his heartbeat.
00:31The faint pulse she hears fills her with both relief and fear. Despite her efforts, Ian remains
00:38unconscious. Kiju continues calling his name, pleading with him to wake up and leave the
00:44building with her. She tries with all her strength to carry him, but his weight is too much for her.
00:50Exhaustion and helplessness overwhelm her as she struggles, unable to move him. Still,
00:56she refuses to stop begging him to wake up. As Ian shows no sign of regaining consciousness,
01:03Kiju grows desperate. She shouts for help, crying out to anyone who might still be inside the building.
01:09Her voice trembles with fear she desperately asks if anyone is there. Just when all hope seems lost,
01:15Haiyan arrives with firefighters to rescue both Ian and Kiju. With Ian unconscious after the fire
01:22accident, Zhang Wu quickly begins making his move. Rumors of Ian's death spread throughout the palace,
01:28especially since he is being treated in secret within the palace. However, Ian's condition is
01:34improving much more quickly than expected. Not wanting anyone to know he has awakened yet,
01:39he asks Hyejung to keep it a secret from Kiju for the time being.
01:43Ian knows that if Kiju learns he is awake, she will immediately rush to his side,
01:48and the palace will quickly discover the truth. After hearing everything that happened during his
01:53unconsciousness, Ian wastes no time confronting the Queen Mother. He deliberately brings up the
01:58rumors spreading outside the palace walls about his supposed death. Since Ian was the victim of the
02:04attack, everyone would naturally assume he may already know who was behind it. Now holding the
02:11upper hand, Ian begins hunting the enemies who have threatened him, Heeju, and his family. He threatened
02:17the Queen Mother into keeping his condition a secret, warning that otherwise he would expose her past
02:23mistakes in ignoring the late king's will. Meanwhile, after leaving the Queen Mother's office,
02:30Hyejung informs Heeju that Ian has awakened. Relieved beyond words, Heeju rushes to see him,
02:36only to find Ian already waiting for her because he could not bear waiting any longer either.
02:41The moment he sees her, Ian pulls Heeju tightly into his embrace. Both of them are overwhelmed with
02:47relief that the other is safe. Just as Heeju feared losing him, Ian had also been terrified for her
02:54safety, especially during the moment he began losing consciousness inside the burning hall.
02:59Although Heeju worries Ian may suffer lasting effects from the accident, he reassures her that he is fine.
03:06She then asks him who he believes was responsible, having learned from Hyejung that Ian had gone to
03:12the council hall because of Zhang Wu. Ian admits it is true he went there to meet Zhang Wu, but
03:18after
03:18Zhang Wu left, someone struck him from behind. Still, Ian already has a plan. By pretending he knows the
03:26identity of the culprit, he hopes to force the real mastermind into making a mistake out of fear.
03:31He also intends to publicly reveal the truth about the attack and correct the rumors surrounding his
03:37condition. Since news of Ian receiving the royal edict has been kept hidden from the public,
03:42revealing that the king abdicated the throne in his favor, and that Ian's life was subsequently
03:48threatened because of it would enrage the people. This becomes even more explosive now that Taeju has
03:55already cleared up the misunderstanding surrounding Ian and Heeju's contract marriage.
04:00Meanwhile, the following day, Zhang Wu meets with the queen mother before the cabinet meeting.
04:06Taking advantage of the chaos and believing Ian is still unconscious, Zhang Wu proposes that she be
04:12appointed regent in Ian's stead. The queen mother is shocked by his proposal, but she says nothing about the
04:19fact that Ian has already awakened. She knows there is no real chance of her becoming regent.
04:25After learning that her son knew about the conversation she had with the late king on the
04:29day of his death, she has begun wanting to step away from the endless power struggle.
04:34That guilt also drives her to warn Ian about her father's plans against him.
04:39Rather than chasing authority, she decides to make amends for her past mistakes instead.
04:43At the cabinet meeting, Zhang Wu is surprised to see Ian arrive looking perfectly fine.
04:50Ian pays him little attention, explaining that he has come to catch up on his duties after being
04:55unconscious. Later, while Ian is working, Heeju enters the room. She urges him to get some proper rest
05:03before continuing and admits that she is worried about him being around Zhang Wu. However, Ian reassures
05:10her that he is fine and tells her not to worry. Meanwhile, watching Heeju care for Ian only fuels
05:16Zhang Wu's growing jealousy. He later speaks to Ian in private, and judging by the fury in Ian's
05:22expression, it is clear that Zhang Wu is warning him not to take any further steps toward the throne.
05:28Afterward, Zhang Wu returns to his office and makes a phone call. He is likely contacting the queen
05:34mother, realizing that now Ian has awakened, they will need to change their plans. To uncover the truth,
05:42Ian begins investigating the palace staff and royal guards who were on duty the night of the fire.
05:48However, Ian's determination to expose the truth causes the real culprit to panic. In response,
05:55a royal guard is suddenly arrested and accused of orchestrating the explosion at the council hall.
06:01Heeju is furious upon hearing the news, refusing to believe a single guard could have carried out
06:07such a large-scale attack alone. She recalls what Hyun told her earlier, that both the palace and private
06:13residences are inspected regularly. That could only mean one thing. Someone on the inside knew about the
06:20hidden passage and deliberately allowed the culprit to enter, leading Heeju to suspect that the real
06:25criminal is trying to cover up their crime by framing the royal guard. The public is equally suspicious,
06:32especially Professor Hua Hung Wu Kyung, who openly comments on the incident. He has long been wary of the
06:38many accidents surrounding the royal family that were quietly covered up over the years. He points out how quickly
06:44the authorities arrested someone for the council hall explosion, yet took far longer to investigate the
06:50Zhenghua John Hall fire, where Heeju herself was blamed. To him, it raises serious doubts about whether
06:58the investigation is truly being conducted fairly. Especially now, with the repeated attempts on Ian and
07:05Heeju's lives becoming impossible to ignore, the public increasingly begins viewing Heeju not as a culprit,
07:12but as another victim of the royal family's dangerous power struggles. Meanwhile, Jiang Wu meets privately
07:19officials from the prime minister's office, likely discussing how to handle the growing crisis now that Ian has
07:25awakened. Afterward, he arrives at the palace for a meeting and meets with the queen mother. Their
07:32discussion remains unknown, but Heeju sees Jiang Wu and tries to speak with him. However, he simply walks past
07:39her, deepening her worry about him. Concerned, she turns to Ian and asks whether he truly trusts Jiang Wu.
07:46Unable to hold back her doubts, Heeju questions where Jiang Wu's real loyalties lie and whether he is
07:52truly on their side. Ian admits he has never fully trusted him, especially after Jiang Wu's feelings for
07:59Heeju began affecting his judgment. However, Ian still believes there is one line Jiang Wu would never
08:05cross, hurting Heeju. However, Heeju does not trust Jiang Wu. Determined to uncover his true intentions,
08:14she takes a bold step by asking him to spend time together at the shooting range. At first,
08:20everything feels familiar—the same tense closeness, the same unspoken connection between them. But the
08:26atmosphere shifts the moment Heeju slowly raises her gun and points it directly at Jiang Wu, a cold smile
08:33forming on her lips. Caught completely off guard, Jiang Wu stares back at her with a mixture of shock
08:39and anger burning in his eyes. This scene becomes a major turning point in their relationship. Without
08:46saying it outright, Heeju declares that she is willing to do anything to protect the person she loves.
08:52At the same time, her defiance awakens the darkest side of Jiang Wu. The moment Heeju bears her claws
08:58against him, becomes the moment his ambition reaches its most dangerous point. Unlike Jiang Wu,
09:05the Queen Mother may finally turn against her own father to protect both herself and her son. Not only
09:11did her father not believe in her, but she is also in conflict with him over his decision to eliminate
09:17Ian. The Queen Mother has asked Court Lady Ian to bring the girl she has been hiding to the palace.
09:23The girl could be A-Room. Although she is not part of Ian's staff currently working at the palace,
09:30she is seen wearing a palace-made uniform alongside Court Lady Eam. However, A-Room is a spy planted by
09:37Court Lady Eam, which means there is another person acting as the Queen Mother's informant. It looks like
09:43this girl was planted by the Queen Mother in her father's household to report everything he does. With that,
09:50the Queen Mother wants to put a stop to her father's misdeeds by exposing his actions. Part of her
09:56resolve also comes from Ian's promise that he would not hold her accountable for her past sins.
10:02After meeting Jiang Wu, Ian and Heeju spend a quiet moment together at Ian's private residence. Heeju leans
10:09her head against his shoulder as the two wonder if there is anywhere they could ever truly live safely.
10:14Even Ian, a grand prince, was nearly killed within the palace walls themselves.
10:20Their fears only deepen with the possibility of a new addition to their family.
10:24While drinking outside together, Heeju begins to suspect she may be pregnant after reuniting with Ian and
10:31spending the night with him. Not only is there the good news of Heeju's possible pregnancy,
10:36but Taeju, who saw the news while Ian was unconscious and could not reach her, is also deeply worried about
10:43her. When her family learns what happened, her father asks her to come home. He informs her of the
10:49intelligence they have received from an informant they placed within the palace. Through this informant,
10:54they are able to gather more evidence to help capture the culprit. Once Lord and Pyong's crimes are
11:00finally revealed, investigators begin connecting the attack to his past offenses as well. Stripped of
11:07his royal authority and status, he is subjected to a proper investigation. With the truth finally
11:13brought to light, Ian receives the third royal edict and ultimately ascends the throne. With Heeju standing
11:20beside him as queen, the two become beloved rulers supported by the people. Not only that,
11:26Heejung and Hyun are gradually developing feelings for each other after spending time together near the Han River.
11:33In tonight's episode, Ian will make a move to catch the culprit and continue looking forward to his future with
11:39Heeju.
11:40I hope you all enjoyed this video. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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