Episode 6 picks up right where the greenhouse fall left off. Amid the tumble, Ji-young (Lim Yoon-a) realizes her treasured Mangunrok book is missing. Yi-Heon (Lee chaemin) promises to help her find it after the Ming envoy’s visit, but for now, palace duties come first. Back in the kitchen, Ji-young shares a lighthearted moment with the cooks, drinking, singing, and dancing — until she hilariously passes out. But levity turns to tension when news spreads that the Ming envoy Yu Kun refuses to eat Joseon’s food.
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When Yu Kun arrives, he makes insulting demands: more tribute, including women and ginseng, while flaunting the skills of his three elite chefs. To lift spirits, Ji-young bakes a tower of delicate “Black Sesame Macarons,” which surprise and impress even the envoy. Yu Kun raises the stakes by proposing a culinary showdown between Joseon’s cooks and his Ming chefs. If Joseon loses, they must yield valuable tribute; if they win, Yi-Heon demands sugarcane and flour in return. Despite Ji-young’s worry, Yi-Heon accepts.
In preparation, Ji-young requests chillies to use as her secret weapon. She and Yi-Heon head to the market in disguise, where they share sweet, playful moments — mud-splashing, flower picking, and a small charm gift that quietly deepens their bond. Meanwhile, court politics grow darker. Prince Jesan and Consort Kang look forward to Joseon’s loss. Dowager Queen In-ju drafts a letter to the Ming royals, and Lord Sung secretly colludes with Yu Kun, plotting against Yi-Heon. Gong-gil overhears and reports back, intensifying the stakes.
The market outing gave us charming, natural chemistry between Yi-Heon and Ji-young. Their bond feels more genuine and sweetly paced.
The envoy’s challenge and court conspiracies add real tension. The outcome of this culinary duel feels like it could shift power in Joseon.
Episode 6 blends humor, lightness, and seriousness well — from Ji-young’s drunken antics to the looming political showdown.
The macarons, chillies, and ginseng soup aren’t just dishes — they carry meaning for pride, innovation, and survival.
Episode 6 sets the stage for a high-stakes culinary battle that blends politics, pride, and passion. With the court divided, enemies plotting, and romance blossoming, the next episodes promise bigger confrontations. The missing Mangunrok book lingers as a mystery, and Ji-young’s modern knowledge may become the key to Joseon’s survival.
Episode 6 is a strong mid-season chapter — full of charm, simmering romance, and rising tension. It doesn’t deliver explosive drama just yet, but it builds anticipation beautifully. With the cooking competition looming, the story feels ready to serve up its boldest flavors yet.
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