A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
#1 | 10/15/2022Episode 13.8/5 (with 11 votes)
Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.
#2 | 10/16/2022Episode 24.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Hwa-ryeong urges her sons to join the race to become the cohort of the crown prince. She gets a volunteer, but soon learns of his scandalous secret.
#3 | 10/22/2022Episode 3
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
#4 | 10/23/2022Episode 45.0/5 (with 1 vote)
The three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seong-nam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.
#5 | 10/29/2022Episode 5
When the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the king appoint a new successor.
#6 | 10/30/2022Episode 6
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
#7 | 11/05/2022Episode 7
Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
#8 | 11/06/2022Episode 85.0/5 (with 1 vote)
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
#9 | 11/12/2022Episode 9
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
#10 | 11/13/2022Episode 105.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Gye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.
#11 | 11/19/2022Episode 11
The queen dowager urges a prince to withdraw from the race. Hwa-ryeong puts an end to the foul play by giving the young scholars a chance to come clean.
#12 | 11/20/2022Episode 12
As the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.
#13 | 11/26/2022Episode 13
The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Mu-an takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.
#14 | 11/27/2022Episode 14
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
#15 | 12/03/2022Episode 15
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
#16 | 12/04/2022Episode 16
The king faces a dilemma concerning a long-held secret, as revealing it could undo his life's work. The queen gently offers him words of wisdom.
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