Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.
The dispute over the throne finally comes to an end. Aware of his current weakness, the King admits that his current status is no longer fit to rule a country. With the help of Duk Im, the King remembers the promise he has with his late son. A promise that he will make San the next king of Joseon. Now, a new sky has risen, and San prepares to become what he has been trained for his whole life.
King Yeongjo orders to confine San in his chambers. Duk Im desperately wants to help San get out of the trouble and starts to think hard to come up with an idea. Duk Im happens to learn about a secret document that the promise between His Majesty and the late Crown Prince is written on. Meanwhile, San is framed for high treason and questioned by King Yeongj in front of the high officials.
Wonbin suddenly falls into critical condition. Although she has absolutely no problems with her health, she suddenly meets her death at a young age. Despite Duk Ro’s great grief for losing his younger sister, he still must fulfill his task in finding the court maids who suddenly went missing. As Kyung Hee is also one of the missing maids, Duk Im sets out on her own to find her close friend.
The Crown Prince did not manage to survive the sickness. Although Duk Im and San fall into great grief, they regain their strength quickly for the sake of the country and their unborn baby. However, due to the plague and other events, close people around them pass away. Despite the numerous incidents, San remembers his duty as king and stands firmly to put the country on the path to peace.
Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.
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