Did you miss The Scandal of Chunhwa episode 3? This recap blog will bring you up to speed on all the drama.
Princess Hwa-ri spent the night with Choi Hwan but quickly returned to the palace before anyone noticed she was missing. The ladies of the palace, however, were suspicious. Later, Hwa-ri made an unexpected move—she put up posters looking for a husband who could truly move her heart. When Choi Hwan saw it, he laughed but soon complained to the authorities to have it removed.
Hwa-ri, however, stood her ground. She told him she was dissatisfied with him, which was why she was looking for other candidates. Choi Hwan was taken aback. He confessed that he was ready to take full responsibility for what happened between them. But Hwa-ri wasn’t interested in such moral obligations. She questioned if he took responsibility for every woman he had been with. Choi Hwan quickly clarified—he had no concubines. Then, hesitantly, he asked if he was truly that bad the previous night. He even pleaded for another chance to prove himself.
Meanwhile, Hwa-ri and her friends discussed what qualities a man should have to live a fulfilling life. Ji-won valued good looks since her fiancé was handsome. Others mentioned love, wealth, and a comfortable life. One even boldly said a man’s strength at night was important.
A Marriage Decision, A Heartfelt Letter, and a Devastating Loss
Crown Princess In-jeong faced yet another heartbreak—she failed to conceive once again. She was devastated. Lady Su grew increasingly worried, believing the princess needed to get pregnant soon. If not, concubines would have to bear the royal heir instead.
On another side of the palace, Choi Hwan gave Hwa-ri a love letter, using an umbrella as a symbol of his feelings. Hwa-ri was unexpectedly happy about it.
Meanwhile, Princess Hwa-jin’s mother arranged her marriage without her consent. Shocked and furious, Hwa-jin protested. She couldn’t believe she had to marry someone she had never even seen. Her mother, frustrated, blamed Hwa-ri for making the other princesses rebellious.
In a heartfelt moment, Hwa-jin admitted to Hwa-ri that she had feelings for Lee Jang-won, a talented scholar from Sungkyunkwan. The next day, she gathered the courage to give him a love letter. However, the plan failed. The prince mistakenly thought the letter was meant for him. He assured Hwa-jin that even after marriage, he would cherish her. But his heart belonged only to his soon-to-be wife.
Ji-won got married to Hwa-ri’s brother. While the palace celebrated, tragic news broke—Hwa-ri’s aunt, Hyun-jun, had passed away. She was pregnant and suffered from preeclampsia.
Betrayal Uncovered and a Village Excited by a New Story
The next morning, the court revealed the painful truth behind Hyun-jun’s death. Her husband had neglected her health and was having an affair with a maid. He defended himself, claiming he didn’t call a doctor because of societal norms—he wanted to protect his reputation. There was no midwife to assist during childbirth, leading to Hyun-jun’s tragic death. He also denied the affair, insisting that his wife had personally chosen the maid to serve him during her pregnancy.
As the palace reeled from the scandal, a different kind of excitement spread across the village. A new edition of Spring Painting Love Story has been released. The book, filled with drama and revenge, had everyone eager to read it. It told the tale of a princess who returned from the dead to seek vengeance. The story quickly became the talk of the town.
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