The king asks Hui-ju to drive him with her car, but they get caught in a car accident when the brakes fail in Perfect Crown episode 4, until Yi An saves them.
In Perfect Crown episode 4, which aired on April 18, just as Grand Prince Yi An and Seong Hui-ju’s fake relationship grows more public after their kiss, Hui-ju and the king get caught in a car accident due to brake failure, and Yi An sacrifices himself to save them.
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Perfect Crown Episode 4 Recap: Yi An Stands His Ground as the Kiss Sparks Controversy
After Yi An kisses Hui-ju in episode 3, he whispers that someone was taking a picture of them.
The next day, the scene spreads quickly and becomes the talk of the public. Yi An then meets with the cabinet to handle the scandal. Lord Sung-won brings up Hui-ju’s illegitimate background and status as a commoner, but Yi An refuses to dwell on it. Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo supports him and says to confirm it, but make it clear there is no plan for marriage.
However, Lord Sung-won demands that Hui-ju leave Yi An’s private residence. Yi An refuses, pointing out the danger she now faces. Prime Minister Min agrees with Yi An but suggests the prince stay at the palace for now.
Meanwhile, Hui-ju watches the news as a royal expert claims the royal family will never accept their marriage. Still, she refuses to back down. Instead, she tells Yi An to take a quick, sexy, and shameless approach to speed up their marriage approval, then asks him to go somewhere with her.
Yi An and Hui-ju Watch a Baseball Game with Prime Minister Min
Hui-ju takes Yi An to watch a baseball game and even buys them matching jerseys. However, Royal Aide Choi-hyun explains that Grand Prince Yi An cannot publicly support any team, which disappoints her, so she gives the jersey to him instead. Still, Yi An gets irritated and takes the jersey back anyway.
Then, Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo appears as the first pitcher, and Hui-ju cheers for him, making Yi An even more jealous. Instead of leaving, Jeong-woo joins them and brings snacks, which Yi An cannot eat.
Soon, the crowd notices them and chants for them to kiss. Yi An leans in and whispers to Hui-ju, but she cleverly writes a message on her phone saying they cannot do it to maintain his royal decorum and shows it to the kiss cam instead, making him laugh.
After the game, Hui-ju enjoys the public attention, while Jeong-woo invites her to lunch. Yi An insists on joining, and they go for sushi since Hui-ju mentioned craving it before. However, Yi An cannot eat raw food due to health risks. He lets Hui-ju enjoy it as much as she can for now and reminds her that once they marry, she may lose that kind of freedom.
Hui-ju Receives Royal Etiquette Lessons and Training with Court Lady Jin-sook
The next morning, Head Court Lady Jin-sook asks to train Hui-ju. At first, Hui-ju avoids her, but Yi An explains she will learn about royal protocols, history, and hierarchy, so she eventually agrees.
That evening, Jin-sook starts strict training at Hui-ju’s place. However, the session quickly shifts when Hui-ju turns the tables and even teaches her a Pilates move. When Yi An arrives, he sees the court lady struggling. Hui-ju immediately clings to him and quietly asks him to save her. In response, he steps in and takes Jin-sook back to the palace.
But the next morning, training resumes at Yi An residence. This time, Hui-ju acts emotional after Jin-sook talks about Yi An’s past. She uses it as an excuse to take a break, then heads to her room to research the royal family. Then, she tries to call Yi An, but he cannot answer because he is meeting with Queen Mother Yi-rang, who asks him to attend a correspondent dinner with Jae-gyeong, the daughter of a local media house.
Afterward, Aide Choi-hyun informs Yi An about Hui-ju’s missed calls. He calls her Yi An, and she warmly assures him that she is on his side. Touched by her words, he immediately summons Choi-hyun and announces that he will spend the evening at his private residence.
Hui-ju and the King in Danger in Perfect Crown Episode 4
Prime Minister Min picks up King Yi-yoon from school. As they drive, the king sees children playing outside and says he wants to do the same. He then asks to go to Prince Yi An’s private residence.
There, they find Hui-ju struggling with her lessons, but she quickly ends up playing with the king and having fun with everyone. After winning a game, the king asks for a reward—he wants a ride in Hui-ju’s red sports car. Despite hesitation, Prime Minister Min and Court Lady Lim agree after the king throws a tantrum.
Later, Hui-ju takes the king for a ride, followed by Prime Minister Min and royal guards. However, things take a turn when the car’s brakes fail and it speeds out of control. Hui-ju struggles to keep it steady and heads toward a bridge, trying to slow it down using the rails.
Suddenly, Yi An’s car appears in front of them and takes the impact, saving both Hui-ju and the king. The episode ends with Yi An stepping out of the car, bleeding.
Meanwhile, in the epilogue, it shows what Yi-an whispered to Hui-ju during the baseball game kiss cam moment. He challenges her to kiss him and take the quick, shameless, sexy approach she suggested earlier, but she gets flustered, making him laugh at her reaction. Later that night, Yi-an sleeps wearing the jersey Hui-ju bought for him at the game.
Episode 5 of Perfect Crown teases Hui-ju growing worried for Grand Prince Yi An. With all these dangers, Yi An asks to call off their marriage. However, Hui-ju gets angry and teaches him how to protect someone.
Catch Perfect Crown every Friday and Saturday and see how the marriage between a commoner heiress and a 21st-century prince unfolds. Stream it now on Disney Plus.
Source: MBC Drama, Disney+ Philippines, Disney Plus Korea
