Vincent rides to Mount Zenith alongside his guard to observe an elderly couple on the stone steps. A local elder describes the legend of the site. A disciple then explains that Cora Lancaster endured nine kowtows on each step to save a dying lover five years ago. Vincent belittles this effort as completely useless. In town, Vincent notices a charity porridge station flying his colors. He blames Cora for spending his coin, but his guard reveals the funds came from her own dowry.
Vincent and his guard observe an older couple bowing up the stone stairs on Mount Zenith. A white-bearded Taoist elder walks up to them and recounts the sacred mountain's legend regarding the ten thousand stone steps.
00:30: Cora's Nine-Fold Sacrifice Revealed
The young boy states that Cora Lancaster climbed the steps five years ago, performing nine kowtows on every stair to save her dying lover. Vincent calls her actions foolish compared to Madeline, while Cora's spirit reflects on her past devotion.
01:15: The Charity Porridge Stall
Vincent rides along a city street and spots a relief porridge station displaying his household banner. He claims Cora used his funds for her own reputation. His guard corrects him, stating Cora used her own personal dowry instead.
Key Lines from Episode 10
“似乎是姓沈……叫沈漓！”
“清和不顾安危从死林里救出我，而她，却只会做这些愚蠢的无用功。这就是区别。”
“真是伪善。用我王府的钱来树立她的好名声。”
“王妃……用的是自己的嫁妆。”
How Episode 10 Ends
The guard informs Vincent that Cora used her personal dowry to fund the relief porridge stall under the prince's banner. Vincent stands frozen in disbelief as this truth overturns his assumption about her greed. Will Vincent finally question his hatred of Cora, or will he find another way to dismiss her past?