Reino da Conquista

Após ser exilado, o Príncipe Jinhan retorna a um palácio hostil. Depois, encontra um enigmático jogador de baduk que se mostra bastante esquivo.

Kang Hee-soo começa a se apaixonar depois de enfrentar Yi In em um jogo de baduk. Yi Seon fica cada vez mais doente, dando início a uma crise de sucessão.

Kim Myung-ha aconselha Hee-soo a suspender seus planos. Em meio a uma crise, Kang Hang-soon decide fazer um sacrifício. Mas Kim Jong-bae quer conspirar contra Yi In.

Após lutar contra Yi Seon, Yi In chega ao trono, mas precisa enfrentar a oposição. Em um ato cruel, ele ignora Hee-soo.

Yi In chama Myung-ha ao palácio e o coloca em um cargo importante. Para chamar a atenção do rei, Hee-soo participa do teste de baduk.

Hee-soo recebe um aviso intimidador de Yi In ao tornar-se sua parceira oficial de baduk. Depois, ela se vê envolvida em um complexo esquema político orquestrado pela rainha-viúva.

Yi In begins to suspect a suspicious relationship between Myung-ha and Hee-soo. Later, Hee-soo joins the Grand Prince on a royal trip with the King.

After rumors of Yi In's affection toward Hee-soo spread like wildfire, the palace arranges a royal night of intimacy for him — despite true feelings.

After a night of intimacy, Yi In and Hee-soo navigate their complicated feelings. In an attempt to oust Hee-soo, Park Jong-hwan wages a bet with Yi In.

The Qing makes a contentious demand, and Yi In's decision in the matter forces Hee-soo to carry out her own plan — but last-minute complications arise.

As Jong-hwan gets close to catching the faux-princess, Hee-soo puts her faith in Yi In — struggling with her growing feelings for him.

After lightning ignites a fire, Yi In sees it as a sign from above. As Queen Oh's health falters, Hee-soo strives to protect the Grand Prince's fate.

A last-minute change of heart gravely injures Hee-soo — prompting questions around her gender. Later, Yi In reveals the fate of her father to her.

In a vulnerable moment, Yi In shares the secret of his ascension with Hee-soo. Jong-hwan plans a counterattack for Yi In's investigation of past events.

After Senior Court Lady Dong's tragedy, Yi In aims to punish the one responsible. Queen Dowager Park finally learns the truth about Hee-soo's gender.

Despite Yi In’s opposition, Hee-soo embarks on a dangerous journey to visit her father. But as months pass, their reunion remains uncertain.