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Prince Imhae's plot to frame Yeongchang and the Western faction comes to fruition, as King Gwanghae must choose between being the ruler he promised to be, and solidifying his power.

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When the people around King Gwanghae begin to eliminate potential threats to Gwanghae's throne on his behalf, the citizens of Hansung can only look on in dismay as their King turns into a tyrant.

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Princess Jungmyung continues to pose as Hwa Yi so she can work for the weapons bureau and attempt to get closer to King Gwanghae.

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When an accident occurs at the weaponry bureau, poisonous smoke threatens to halt all production. Hwa Yi must flee or risk being condemned as a Japanese spy.

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Hwa Yi attempts to contact her mother through Gyosan, but Gyosan has his own plans.

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Hwa Yi decides to help King Gwanghae root out Gyosan's treasonous plot by acting as a double-agent.

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After his plan is foiled, Gyosan is on the run and Gwanghae closes in on his conspirators.

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King Gwanghae plans to unveil to the country that Princess Jungmyung has returned, despite the power it would give his detractors.

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Joseon soldiers are set to go to battle alongside Ming, while King Gwanghae puts contingency plans in place.

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After the tide turns in the war with Later Jin, Joseon must scramble to ensure it has a future.

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King Gwanghae throws up his last effort at keeping the rebels away from his throne, and protecting his people.

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A month into his rule, King Neungyang still does not feel he has a proper hold on the throne.

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As Princess Jungmyung becomes more and more of a thorn in his side, King Neungyang pledges to remove her.

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Court Maid Jo has initiated a plot that will implicate Princess Jungmyung and remove her once and for all.

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The city rallies around their princess and fights to parry Court Maid Jo's blow.

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Princess Jungmyung has regained the initiative, and a reeling King Neungyang must plan his next move.

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A wedding is interrupted and the King is forced to make a difficult as rebel forces take over the capital.

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Alliances are created and destroyed as the royal army attempts to take the castle back from insurgents.

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Ten years have passed, and Joseon and Later Jin have an uneasy and fragile alliance after their first war.

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Later Jin wants Joseon to renounce their allegiance to Ming, and bow down to the new Qing dynasty.

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Princess Jungmyung and the Qing General come together to take down Kang Joo Seon.

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When the Crown Prince returns from a forced stay in Qing, King Injo fears his son is after his throne.

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The 17th King of Joseon is crowned, and immediately a challenger appears.

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In an effort to avoid yet another war with Qing, Princess Jungmyung uses Kim Ja Jeom against his old ally Kang Joo Seon.

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In the final episode Princess Jungmyung must make a decision on the future of Joseon.

Yi Hon, Prince Gwanghae

Prince Neungyang, later King Injo

Hong Joo-won

Prince Bongrim

Crown Prince Sohyeon

Kang In-Woo
Prince Imhae

Court Lady Choi

Ja Kyung
Kang In-Woo