 Hey guys, welcome back with another episode of House of the Dragons. The king's rage at the princess is softened by the return of his brother as a willing subject rather than an opposing monarch. Demon is not clinging to his throne as king of the Narrow Sea. Instead, he kneels to Viserys and surrenders his bone crown, regaining his place in court after being exiled to the Vale. Demon is greeted with a warm brotherly hug, a wine-fueled banquet, and a long, loving reminiscence session. Viserys and Demon aren't the only ex-rivals who have made peace in king of the Narrow Sea, at least for now. Ranra and Allison have also re-established contact, with the princess appearing to have accepted her friend's new status. Viserys and Demon have their own heart-to-heart conversation as they travel down memory lane. Ranra expresses her fear and disdain for a life of spawning heirs, causing Allison to shift uncomfortably. It's a scene that might seem inconsequential at first sight, but that foreshadows what's about to come, for as Allison spends the episode cradling her baby daughter and lying bored under the naked and sore-covered king, Ranra gets to meet a whole new world most princesses only ever dream of, who doesn't love it when a disobedient heiress goes full princess jasmine and gets a makeover to experience life as a commoner. House of the Dragon takes a break from the darkness in episode 4 to embrace this classic, entertaining trope. Nonetheless, viewers should temper their enthusiasm, because this little adventure will, of course, have serious consequences. Ranra flees the red keep with Demon through a secret passage and learns about the pleasures of king's landings nights. She consumes cheap alcohol, amuses herself with acrobats and fortune tellers, and attends a satirical play that reveals a lot about what the people truly think of having an heir as their future queen. They dislike it. The real high point of this family adventure occurs at a brothel, where Demon demonstrates to his niece that there is more to sex than just making royal babies. Though it isn't always the case, as evidenced by Allison's blank stare at the ceiling, if just watching the people at the pleasure house have a good time isn't enough to persuade the princess, Demon isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. The prince and princess finally let go of the sexual tension that had been building up between them since Demon first put a necklace around Ranra's neck in episode 1. But her uncle turned lover backs out of the last minute and abandons her. The princess returns to the castle alone and without her disguise, making Lord Otto's spy's job much easier. Ranra, having been dumped by one of her love interests, turns to another. Upon arriving at the Red Keep, she seduces Ser Kristen and caps off her night of adventures with a sexy knight. However, while the princess sleeps with a smile on her face, other political agents are plotting to use her sexual awakening against her. After receiving word of Demon and Ranra's indiscretion from a child spy, who answers to Prince Demon's now ex-lover Mazzaria, Lord Otto rushes to deliver the bad news to the king. After all, it is a hands job to occasionally tell uncomfortable truths. King Viserys is enraged after hearing what his trusted advisor has to say, and there's something for everyone. First, he accuses Lord Otto of fabricating lies in order to tarnish the princess' reputation and of plotting to ensure that House Hightower has an heir to the Iron Throne. The king then has an aggressive conversation with his drunk brother, who admits to more than he has done, claiming that he and the princess did indeed sleep together. Demon asks Viserys for Ranra's hand in marriage in true Targaryen fashion, but the king refuses, especially since the prince already has a wife waiting for him in the Vale, a wife to whom he should return right away. Will Demon follow orders for once, or will he pull an unexpected stunt like the last time the king banished him to the Vale? That is yet to be determined. Last but not least, Viserys talks to his daughter. Though Ranra has sworn to Allison that nothing has happened between Demon and her, and Allison has assured the king that the prince only said what he said out of spite, Viserys is skeptical. He chastises his daughter, who responds by saying that if she were a man, none of this would be a problem. Besides, Lord Otto's claims are false, according to Ranra. The king responds with a harsh lesson that the princess must learn if she is to rule in the future. Viserys assures Ranra that she will still be queen, but reminds her that she has duties to fulfill, fully aware that disowning his named heiress will only cause division in House Targaryen. To end the political unrest that has been growing since, Lord Corliss promised his daughter to the son of the sea lord of Braavos, launching an alliance with the free cities. Ranra must marry Lainer Valerian. The princess agrees, but only if her father performs his duties as king, namely, removing the usurpers. As a result, King Viserys summons Lord Otto to the small council room for the final in a series of unpleasant meetings. The king remembers his own father, Baelin, who served his hand to King Yaires prior to Otto and died after only five days on the job. It's unclear whether the king has always suspected something was wrong or has only recently realized what was going on, but he leaves no doubt that Lord Otto is to blame for his father's death. Viserys then brings Allicent to the table, claiming Lord Otto used his own daughter as a distraction after Queen Emma's death. Otto attempts to defend himself, but his time has run out. The king expresses gratitude for his service to the crown and relieves him of his duties. He then has a maester administer a morning after potion to Ranra for good measure.