Gong Seung Yeon's Anger, Byun Woo Seok Hugs IU

In the MBC drama '21st Century Duke's Wife,' Duke Ian (played by Byeon Woo-seok) and Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) faced a crisis due to the leaked marriage contract.

After the marriage contract leak, Duke Ian entered the palace and confronted the Queen Dowager. Duke Ian attempted to de-escalate the situation by proposing a meeting of the Royal Clan Association and tried to talk at the Queen Dowager's residence, but Yoon Yi-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon) cut him off, saying, "I don't want to hear any excuses."

Duke Ian tried to mediate with Yoon Yi-rang, but Yoon Yi-rang reacted with strong anger, asking, "Do you think you can be forgiven for deceiving the people and disgracing the royal family?" Furthermore, she warned, "Both you who sold your royal status and you who bought it should be prepared," and pressed Duke Ian and Seong Hee-ju, saying, "Are you naive or foolish to believe that a mere contract can protect you?"

Later, Seong Hee-ju noticed that Duke Ian's clenched fist was bleeding from the force of his suppressed anger and worried about him. Duke Ian warmly embraced Seong Hee-ju, who was likely more frightened than he was, and gently said, "It's okay. I'm not hurt."