Synopsis

A visiting royal from Amboise, initially skeptical of the Crown Prince, is forced to consume his tonic medicine and dessert after being subjected to the prince's unusual practices. The royal expresses that this is their first and last time consuming the prince’s medicine, revealing their discomfort and suspicion. The prince reveals that he intended to meet the royal within the consultation room to see if they would abuse their position, and that there's a reason for having the royal stay 6 months. The chapter concludes with a focus on the visiting royal’s internal struggle over accepting the sweet offered after the medicine, battling between pride and a genuine desire for the treat.