Cora Lancaster fights Drakonian invaders at Eaglecrest and secures the win. An arrow strikes her heart, and she collapses dead in the snow. Her spirit wakes up beside her husband, Vincent Montague, inside his courtyard. A messenger reports the border triumph without knowing she fell. Cora tries to walk away, but an invisible force traps her beside Vincent. Unaware of her death, Vincent prepares to marry Madeline as his primary wife.
Cora Lancaster leads her soldiers into combat against Drakonian troops outside Eaglecrest. Her army beats back the enemy force. Right as the battle concludes, an arrow strikes Cora directly in the heart, and she falls dead onto the snowy ground.
01:14: Awakening in the Courtyard
Cora wakes up as a ghost drifting beside Vincent Montague in the prince's courtyard. A subordinate messenger runs in to deliver news of the victory at Eaglecrest. The messenger tells Vincent the border is safe, without knowing Cora died in combat.
02:08: Bound to the Estate
Cora attempts to escape through the courtyard gate, but a magical force knocks her backward. Vincent orders his subordinate never to bring Cora back. He looks at wedding gifts and announces he will marry Madeline as his official wife tomorrow.
Key Lines from Episode 1
“谢昭，你自由了。”
“接她回来做什么？继续在本王面前碍眼？她既有心向佛，便一世常伴青灯古佛，不必回来了。”
“本王明日就亲自去苏家下聘，我要以正妃之礼，迎娶清荷。”
How Episode 1 Ends
Vincent inspects the prepared wedding gifts across his estate. He declares he will go in person the next day to propose and take Madeline as his principal wife. Meanwhile, Cora remains trapped at his side as a ghost. Will Vincent discover that Cora died on the front lines before he proceeds with marrying Madeline?