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When the Queen saw Halen in such a state, she assumed he was feeling unwell and quickly walked up to him. "Halen, my dear son, what's wrong with you?" she asked.

Halen, upon seeing the Queen, quickly bowed and wiped the corner of his mouth. "I'm sorry, Mother. I just saw a woman, and her beauty was so captivating," he confessed, pretending not to know who the princess was.

"I saw her too. She's your brother's woman. Don't even think about it. Go back to your room and rest. I'll send a servant to bring you breakfast. You need to get well. The way you behaved just now is not befitting of a prince," the Queen said, feeling a sense of shame that her son was coveting his brother's woman.

Halen, hearing his mother's words, had no choice but to return to his room. However, as he lay in bed, his mind was filled with thoughts of evil plans. With a wicked smile, he prepared to take a nap.

Meanwhile, the princess had brought the roses into her room and began arranging them beautifully. When s