The Secret Night at Unyeon Palace (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 117

That night, when Woon received the Queen Dowager’s summons and entered the palace, the King passed away peacefully, as if asleep.

Before dawn that day, snow began to fall. It continued for quite some time and only stopped by morning.

Inside the palace, weeping never ceased, and Grand Prince Jinheon stood dazed and vacant, guarding the Late King like a man who had lost his soul.

The death of such a virtuous ruler filled the entire populace with sorrow and regret.

On the fifth day of the national mourning period, Woon ascended the throne in a formal coronation ceremony and became the new King.

Not long afterward, an auspicious date was chosen, and the investiture ceremony for the Queen Consort was held. Yoon Eun Seol, newly appointed as Queen Consort, moved into Gyotae Pavilion.

Gyotae Pavilion, now welcoming its new mistress, appeared somewhat more vibrant.

There had been nothing standing in Yoon Eun Seol’s way to becoming Queen Consort.

Even the senior officials’ opposition vanished entirely, as though it had never existed.

Woon proved himself a stronger king than the Late King, never once appearing indecisive or meek.

He handled state affairs with calm rationality and never strayed from the proper path.

Nor did he ever let personal sentiment interfere with critical decisions.

Woon was a wise and upright monarch.

He completely dispelled the rumors from his days as Grand Prince—those of his indulgence and womanizing.

The very first act Woon undertook upon ascending the throne was restoring order within the palace and eradicating corruption.

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