Season 1

E1. Episode 1

Oct 15, 2022 · 74m

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.

E2. Episode 2

Oct 16, 2022 · 68m

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.

E3. Episode 3

Oct 22, 2022 · 65m

At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.

E4. Episode 4

Oct 23, 2022 · 74m

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.

E5. Episode 5

Oct 29, 2022 · 65m

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.

E6. Episode 6

Oct 30, 2022 · 69m

Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.

E7. Episode 7

Nov 5, 2022 · 65m

Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.

E8. Episode 8

Nov 6, 2022 · 67m

When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.

E9. Episode 9

Nov 12, 2022 · 72m

The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.

E10. Episode 10

Nov 13, 2022 · 64m

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.

E11. Episode 11

Nov 19, 2022 · 70m

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.

E12. Episode 12

Nov 20, 2022 · 63m

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.

E13. Episode 13

Nov 26, 2022 · 62m

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.

E14. Episode 14

Nov 27, 2022 · 64m

Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.

E15. Episode 15

Dec 3, 2022 · 66m

Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.

E16. Episode 16

Dec 4, 2022 · 70m

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.