Episode 1
Episode 1
Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking...
Episode 2
Episode 2
Hwa-ryeong urges her sons to join the race to become the cohort of the crown prince. She gets a volunteer, but...
Episode 3
Episode 3
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager...
Episode 4
Episode 4
The three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seong-nam risks his life to m...
Episode 5
Episode 5
When the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressu...
Episode 6
Episode 6
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hw...
Episode 7
Episode 7
Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a...
Episode 8
Episode 8
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a wa...
Episode 9
Episode 9
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so r...
Episode 10
Episode 10
Gye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. S...
Episode 11
Episode 11
The queen dowager urges a prince to withdraw from the race. Hwa-ryeong puts an end to the foul play by giving...
Episode 12
Episode 12
As the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention t...
Episode 13
Episode 13
The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Mu-an takes on a new responsibility. A miss...
Episode 14
Episode 14
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed c...
Episode 15
Episode 15
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The...
Episode 16
Episode 16
The king faces a dilemma concerning a long-held secret, as revealing it could undo his life's work. The queen...