Once they had confirmed their feelings for one another, Shirayuki and Zen Wistalia returned to their normal routines. Shirayuki continued her apprenticeship as a court herbalist while Zen dutifully fulfilled his responsibilities with his aides at the royal palace in Clarines.
However, their peace was short-lived when Crown Prince Izana received an invitation from Tanbarun's Prince Raji Shenazard, compelling Shirayuki to travel there for a week to mend their strained relationship. Despite her reservations about Prince Raji's previous actions, Shirayuki complied with the order.
As if matters were not complicated enough, a stranger named Kazuki appeared, seeking out Shirayuki despite their never having met before. Shirayuki's journey to Tanbarun was bound to be fraught with difficulties once again.