Episode #1.16(2018) - "100 Days My Prince"

The long-awaited face-off between Yul and Kim Cha-eon ends abruptly. Despite Yul’s martial prowess, the Vice-Premier is killed by archers while reaching for a letter—revealed to be a blank paper with the King's seal used to protect his children from his crimes.

The King eventually forces the issue by declaring a new marriage edict. Yul’s clever "Solution Agency" quest for his lost journals leads Hong-shim to realize his unwavering devotion. The final proposal, set under a shower of cherry blossom petals—hilariously thrown by the villagers from the roof—is widely considered one of the series' most memorable and heartwarming moments. Deep Review Summary 100 Days My Prince: Episode 16 & Final Recap - MaryMeKpop "100 Days My Prince" Episode #1.16(2018)

Hong-shim (Yi-seo) returns to her village life, distancing herself from Yul due to the guilt of her brother’s actions. This "noble idiocy" was a point of frustration for viewers who felt the year-long separation was a forced plot device that delayed the happy ending. The long-awaited face-off between Yul and Kim Cha-eon

The episode opens with Crown Prince Lee Yul choosing to walk into Vice-Premier Kim Cha-eon’s trap, prioritizing the safety of Hong-shim and the hostages over his own. Yul’s clever "Solution Agency" quest for his lost

Reviewers from Thoughtsramble and MaryMeKpop noted this death felt anticlimactic , as the series' mastermind met a relatively "easy" end without a more visceral sense of justice for his many victims. The Romance: Pacing and "Noble Idiocy"