Synopsis

King Yeonsangun's romantic gesture of making seaweed stew for his Queen's birthday unexpectedly sets a trend of husbands cooking for their wives, highlighting a shift in traditional gender roles. Meanwhile, court officials are concerned about the kingdom's financial situation and a possible war with barbarians, as the King expresses his intention to protect his people. The chapter ends with a discussion of how to finance the war, a crucial obstacle to the King's plans and hopes to establish a heroic legacy.