# WebtoonLib — His Majesty's Secret Heroine #174

## Series
- title: His Majesty's Secret Heroine
- slug: his-majestys-secret-heroine-9906b0

## Chapter
- number: 174
- release_date: 2025-05-13

### Summary
The fragile truce between Emperor Garyun and Empress Lokheun deepens into a moment of profound emotional intimacy. The chapter shifts from political maneuvering to the couple's private chambers, where Lokheun is suddenly tormented by a vivid, supernaturally-induced nightmare. The vision forces her to relive the trauma of her mother, Ayeon Baek's, suffering and murder, reducing the typically stoic empress to a state of raw, unprecedented grief. In a significant departure from his past manipulative behavior, Garyun responds not with psychological games but with genuine comfort and protection, using his power to dispel the malevolent influence. This act of care marks a pivotal step in their relationship, showcasing a newfound healthy communication and mutual support that strengthens their bond. While the scene provides a bittersweet and vulnerable breakthrough for the couple, the attack itself is a grim reminder of their enemies' relentless machinations. Readers speculate that the concubine Mirang is behind the spiritual assault, escalating her attempts to eliminate Lokheun beyond poison and underscoring the ever-present threat from the larger conspiracy orchestrated by the absent Dr. Ahmil Gwak.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Mirang uses dark magic to force Lokheun to relive her mother's murder in a supernatural nightmare.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The fragile truce between Emperor Garyun and Empress Lokheun deepens into a moment of profound emotional intimacy.

### Spoiler summary
The fragile truce between Emperor Garyun and Empress Lokheun deepens into a moment of profound emotional intimacy. The chapter shifts from political maneuvering to the couple's private chambers, where Lokheun is suddenly tormented by a vivid, supernaturally-induced nightmare. The vision forces her to relive the trauma of her mother, Ayeon Baek's, suffering and murder, reducing the typically stoic empress to a state of raw, unprecedented grief. In a significant departure from his past manipulative behavior, Garyun responds not with psychological games but with genuine comfort and protection, using his power to dispel the malevolent influence. This act of care marks a pivotal step in their relationship, showcasing a newfound healthy communication and mutual support that strengthens their bond. While the scene provides a bittersweet and vulnerable breakthrough for the couple, the attack itself is a grim reminder of their enemies' relentless machinations. Readers speculate that the concubine Mirang is behind the spiritual assault, escalating her attempts to eliminate Lokheun beyond poison and underscoring the ever-present threat from the larger conspiracy orchestrated by the absent Dr. Ahmil Gwak.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — His Majesty's Secret Heroine #174](/series/his-majestys-secret-heroine-9906b0/chapter-174)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/his-majestys-secret-heroine-9906b0

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