Lee Heon expressed his deep feelings by proposing to Yeon Ji-young with a jade ring. In episode 10 of the tvN drama "The Tyrant's Chef," which aired on the 21st, Yeon Ji-young was shown being imprisoned due to a false accusation. Yeon Ji-young was accused of causing Crown Prince Jinmyeong's critical condition as the royal chef and was incarcerated.

Upon hearing that Yeon Ji-young was imprisoned, Lee Heon hurried to the prison. He angrily commanded, "Break down the prison gate immediately!" However, Queen Dowager Jahyeon suspected Lee Heon of ordering the royal chef, saying, "My son Jinmyeong is on the brink of death." As the conflict between Lee Heon and Queen Dowager Jahyeon intensified, Yeon Ji-young asserted her innocence, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down. You must not do this. Put down your sword. This is not the way for me. You know better than anyone that I did not do this. No matter what happens, you must endure."

After being released from prison, Yeon Ji-young performed a formal greeting and met Lee Heon again. As soon as Lee Heon saw her, he hugged her tightly and expressed his joy, saying, "I missed you so much. How did you get out?" Yeon Ji-young responded, "Holding a woman you don't even like like this is why rumors are spreading in the palace."

Lee Heon said to Yeon Ji-young, "If you find the Mangwoonrok, do you still want to return? I hope you don't go back, no matter where that is. I have sensed that you are not from this era." He then presented a jade ring, saying, "Please be my partner. I am sincere."

When Lee Heon proposed, saying, "If you become my partner, I will personally make bibimbap for you every morning," Yeon Ji-young confessed her feelings, "That was when I thought maybe it wouldn't be so bad not to return to my time." The two confirmed their feelings for each other and shared a kiss.

This episode ended with a scene deepening the relationship between Lee Heon and Yeon Ji-young. Lee Heon's heartfelt proposal and Yeon Ji-young's inner conflict heightened the drama's tension. As the emotional lines between the two characters became clearer, viewers grew more interested in their future relationship.

"The Tyrant's Chef" has been receiving praise from viewers for its thrilling developments and complex relationships between characters in every episode. The drama centers on the love story of Lee Heon and Yeon Ji-young, exploring themes of power, conflict, and human nature. Attention is focused on how the relationship between the two characters will evolve in future episodes.