Just like what happened in today’s episode. Imagine having one-sided love and becoming the Queen of the Nation without knowing that she’s marrying a woman. All the characters in The King’s Affection are indeed a victim, but Ha-Kyung is just another level of a victim (alongside Lee Hwi, of course, but at least she gets a kiss). On the other hand, I would like to give a lot of hugs to one of the most heartbreaking characters, Ha-Kyung. Ha-Kyung’s court lady spills the fact that they share two blankets of bed instead of one which grows suspicion more. He later escort Ha-Kyung’s most trusted court lady to dig some information regarding their relationship.
One of his pupils comes to report that rumors about the King’s happening to be a twin is spreading within the courtesan in the Capital because of a man who resembles Lord Chang-Woon (Fact, it’s indeed him). He always finds a way when it comes to getting what he wants.
This greedy old man seems to install all the ears throughout the Palace. You can never hide anything behind Lord Sangheon. The King’s Affection season 1, episode 18 recap That’s when Ji-Woon finally confesses the real reason behind his decision which also gives him a wake-up call about what’s coming. Agitated with what he hears, Hyun finally throws a fist at him. For someone who has been sacrificing his feeling, we know how lame Ji-Woon’s answer is in the first place.
He confronts Ji-Woon to clarify what’s happening because he knows something isn’t right. Meanwhile, the news of Ji-Woon’s marriage finally reaches Hyun’s ears. The next day, Lee Hwi can’t keep her focus, and the two of them start to distant one another. Seok-Jo does not give any reply, just eyes full of enigma. But you must keep His Majesty’s secret no matter what,” says Ji-Woon on agreeing to the marriage proposal.
Ji-Woon does not waver even though his heart is aching while walking away from Lee Hwi. The King’s Affection season 1, episode 18 starts with Seok-Jo’s hiding the death of Lord Chang-Woo and the heartbreaking moment of our protagonist.