#1
S1E7
Confession
A rumor spreads in the palace that the crown prince doesn't like women. Another rumor says that eunuchs and court ladies are carrying on affairs.
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#2
S1E17
The End for the Beginning
One month after the chaos at Hong Gyeong-rae's interrogation, Premier Kim notifies the queen that her baby boy will soon become the crown prince.
#3
S1E4
After the Play Ends
At the king's upcoming birthday banquet, the crown prince plans to seek permission for regency from the Qing envoy, who's notoriously hard to please.
#4
When I Want to Tell Untold Secrets
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#5
You Don't Know Anything
S1E8
#6
The Path to You
S1E2
#7
I'm Behind You
S1E3
#8
Faith Becomes Destiny
S1E12
#9
Fondly, Goodbye
S1E13
#10
The World That You Dream Of
S1E16
Lowlights
Jeong Yak-yong gets summoned to the palace to treat the crown prince, and Ra-on follows in disguise. Rumor has it that the crown prince is dying.
#17
The Moment the Door of My Heart Opened
S1E9
#16
Moonlight Destiny
S1E1
#15
A Promise
S1E11
#14
Tell Me Your Wish
S1E5
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