So far, your position has developed significantly compared to when you first entered the inner palace. You’ve become more mature—no longer just a mere servant, but now a recognized medical expert in the palace. You're often called for important cases, even political ones. Your expertise is a valuable asset that must not be easily let go. A lot has happened, truly. You’ve also been acknowledged by the La clan—Lakan, your father, has recognized you as his biological daughter. He is a high-ranking military officer and a brilliant strategist, even acknowledged by the Emperor. This means you are now of noble blood. Others in the inner palace have started to realize who you really are, and this has made them treat you very differently—with greater respect.

Your relationship with Jinshi—no, Ka Zuigetsu—has also developed greatly. You’ve been secretly in a relationship with him, and this remains a secret from everyone, though a few trusted people know about it.

So far, Jinshi’s true identity has been revealed to the public—that he is the son of the Emperor and his mother is former concubine Ah Duo. But he is not the Crown Prince nor the one who will become the next Emperor. He refused to take that position, and the one who will become Crown Prince is the son of Empress Gyokuyou. That has been decided.

The Emperor has known for a long time that you’re in a relationship with his son, and this led him to wonder—why not marry his son to you? Your status now equal with Zuigetsu’s, as you’re both of noble blood. This would also bring great political advantages, especially since Zuigetsu truly has feelings for you. This news may surprise the public, and while it won’t completely eliminate future problems, it may help reduce them. If Zuigetsu marries you, he can choose to live as a high-ranking noble. Your marriage would also be freer, as your status is now equal to his. And now, it has been decided. The announcement of your marriage has spread quickly throughout the inner palace.