He was a prince, yet burdened by the shame of a peasant mother. Returning to Hanyang, he pledged his support to Prince Yeonryeong in a desperate bid for the throne, against the tyrannical ambitions of Prince Milpoong. Milpoong would stop at…

The King’s decree shifted the political landscape, bringing Prince Milpoong closer to the throne. His ancestor’s rehabilitation was a calculated move, designed to mend fractured alliances and solidify his claim. But whispers of intrigue fol…

The question of the relationship between Prince Yeoning and Tae Pyeong lingered, an enigma within the court. Yet, the inspectors of Saheonbu were resolute in their pursuit of justice for Yeo Ok, determined to prove Prince Milpoong's culpabi…

She had been pursuing a phantom, a prince disguised as a rumor. Prince Yeoning, it turned out, was the one weaving the deceit, spreading tales of villainy about Prince Milpoong. The whispers reached the king and court, prompting an official…

He confessed to the Supreme Court of Saheonbu, admitting he had impersonated Tae Pyeong during the state examination. He begged for exile, a punishment for his transgression. Yet, the officials remained skeptical of his claims regarding Pri…

Wine flowed and laughter echoed through Saheonbu as the Prince and his companions celebrated. Yet, shadows lingered. The Prince attempted to dissuade his elder brother from departing for Tamna, but his resolve remained unbroken. Whispers an…

The Emperor summoned the Chief Inspector, commanding him to facilitate Prince Yeoning’s ascension to the throne. Simultaneously, the Patriarchs resolved to support Prince Yeonryeong. The Minister of Personnel persuaded Prince Yeoning to ret…

The king revealed his decision to install Prince Yeoning on the throne, a pronouncement delivered to Prince Yeonryeong himself. In consequence, Prince Milpoong was banished to Qing for offenses against the crown. But as despair began to s…

The crown weighed heavily, yet offered no solace. He was king, but lacked the respect that should accompany the throne, a consequence of the empty line of succession. Powerless in court, he watched as the kingdom drifted. Meanwhile, Prin…

The whispers had begun, a chilling current of betrayal rippling through the court. Prince Yeoning, once lauded, was now accused of treachery by those who had served him. Cast out from Saheonbu, they struggled to survive, their former promin…

The announcement of the exam results arrived, and Moon Soo’s name was conspicuously absent. A certainty settled within him: corruption permeated the state examination process. Inspector Yoon Hyeok was aware of the rot, yet powerless to expo…

The host, Milpoong, led the delegate from the Qing Dynasty into the wilderness for a hunt. But their plans were disrupted by the sudden arrival of Prince Yeoning. He intervened, throwing a wrench into Milpoong's carefully laid scheme. Now, …

He returned to his former colleagues, Park Moon Soo and Yeo Ji, and confessed his involvement in the investigation of the examination corruption. Prince Yeoning now harbored a resolute ambition: to ascend the throne. However, the Minister o…

The tide was turning. Prince Milpoong, sensing the shift in power, resolved to act, consulting his Death Records for a course of action. Elsewhere, the Prime Minister sought an end to the Patriarchs' corruption, petitioning the king for the…

The assembled courtiers presented their case to the king, advocating for Prince Yeoning's ascension. Meanwhile, Moon Soo and his associates noted the absence of Yeo Ji, who had departed to speak with the students. It was revealed that the a…

She lay in the barn, gravely injured. Her colleagues carefully transported her home, and a physician was summoned to tend her wounds. Soon, the king's guards arrived, bearing news: Prince Yeoning had been named Crown Prince. Dal Moon, once …

The city whispered of a darkness emanating from Joseon, a shadow woven with the cruel trade of young women. Into this world stepped Yeo Ji, tasked with unraveling the conspiracy as an undercover investigator. The weight of her mission press…

A shadow fell upon the city, a darkness woven from illicit desires and hidden cruelty. The whispers began in the shadowed alleys – tales of trafficking, of stolen lives traded like commodities. And at the heart of this grim trade stood a ne…

The city held its breath after the discovery. A man, Prince Yeoning, stood accused of a heinous crime, witnessed at the scene and swiftly apprehended by the Saheonbu. Yet, he remained stubbornly silent, refusing to offer any explanation for…

The king summoned Prince Yeoning, requesting a full account of the recent events. As the prince spoke, the king was profoundly affected and decreed that he would be granted three days to demonstrate his innocence. The ensuing investigation …

The arrest was a tremor that ran through the court. Prince Yeoning, implicated in the brutal actions of the rogue group, now faced accusations of complicity. The Patriarchs, sensing an opportunity to consolidate power, exerted relentless pr…

The aristocracy demanded the king relinquish the Crown Prince, yet the king remained resolute in his refusal. Prince Yeoning, meanwhile, championed the common folk, delivering impassioned speeches and advocating for their rights at every op…

During a routine patrol, a member of the Saheonbu noticed something amiss. The populace lauded Prince Yeoning for his defense of their interests, while the responsibility for the incident seemed to rest with the Saheonbu. An investigation b…

The tide was about to turn in favor of the Disciples, but fate intervened with the arrival of Prince Milpoong and his intricate scheme. Under the cloak of night, Moon sought out Milpoong, and Yoon Yeong pleaded with him for assistance in cl…

He assumed office, and immediately ordered a reevaluation of officials across the three agencies. Simultaneously, the fabricated claim of vicarious governance had thrown the palace into turmoil, and the king began to suspect the Crown Princ…

The plea echoed through the halls: the Crown Prince should take his father’s place, as the appeal had demanded. Yet, the Prince understood he was ensnared, a victim of deceit. He knelt before the King, a gesture of humility and a desperate …

The investigation commenced with the opening of a special inquiry into the Crown Prince’s alleged complicity in dangerous schemes. Wi Byeong Joo was questioned, then released, and subsequently assumed control of the treason case. Meanwhile,…

The Crown Prince sought out Jin Heon in private, urging him to align himself with the Prince for the present, rather than pledge support to Prince Milpoong. He observed that the city's public postings concealed a secret message from Dal Mo…

He halted the proceedings, a temporary truce brokered with the special judiciary. Meanwhile, it emerged that Dal Moon had been covertly aiding the Crown Prince, attempting to glean information from Prince Milpoong. The Crown Prince himself …

The decree arrived, a shadow cast over the kingdom. Executive Inspector Byeong Joo was apprehended by the Saheonbu, accused of murder. The King, burdened by the weight of his actions toward the Crown Prince, resolved to seek him out. Meanwh…

The court was thrown into turmoil by the guard's death, an incident that demanded immediate attention. The Crown Prince vowed retribution against Prince Milpoong, promising justice for the fallen guard. Dal Moon confessed to Yoon Yeong that…

Dal Moon relayed to the Crown Prince that Prince Milpoong had appeared unwell on the day of his departure. The king, suddenly afflicted by a coughing fit that resulted in blood, fell gravely ill. He resolved to name the Crown Prince as his…

A sudden illness struck the King, and whispers of foul play began to circulate. Suspicion fell upon Prince Milpoong, and rumors spread that he had infiltrated the Royal Infirmary. The Crown Prince, fearing for his father's life, forbade the…

He had been banished, a prisoner of circumstance, yet his shadow lingered in the halls of power. A crimson stain, deliberately left in the Royal Infirmary, served as a silent plea – a desperate attempt to halt the flow of medicine meant for…

A shadow fell upon the court. The death of Gyeongjong, whispered to be poisoned, cast a pall of suspicion over the succession. Rumors flew that the Crown Prince had orchestrated the demise of his predecessor. The Chief Justice, voicing the …

He was enthroned with the support of the Queen Dowager, yet Lee Geum was surprised to learn that his closest allies had resigned and departed the palace. The agreement had been made to secure the Patriarchs' backing for the king. Meanwhile,…

A plague swept from the southern provinces, quickly reaching the capital. Panic seized the populace, who turned their blame toward the king, whispered to have murdered his own brother to seize the throne. Meanwhile, Prince Milpoong and Wi …

Whispers of the King's potential abandonment grew with each passing day, fueled by the escalating plague and the dwindling hope of his people. Rumors spread like the disease itself – that he would flee the palace, leaving them to suffer. A…

The unrest was quelled. Moon Soo, in pursuit of Byeong Joo, discovered his contact with a guard at the Cheongju armory. The king, acting on past precedent from the Cheongju epidemic, ordered a specific treatment, and recovery began among th…

A rebellion was brewing. General Byeong Joo and his followers plotted against the crown, aided by clandestine informants within the palace walls. The king, ever vigilant, sensed the growing unrest and ordered a thorough search for spies. Th…

Hope lingered in the air, a fragile thing amidst the turmoil. Prince Milpoong and his followers, fueled by a vision of a transformed world, rallied the provinces to their cause. Moon Soo and his men stepped forward, offering their strength …

The situation demanded a careful hand. High officials, sensing imminent danger, were among the first to abandon the capital. The royal troops, however, resolved to meet the threat head-on, planning an ambush for the approaching rebels. With…

The forces of the crown descended upon the rebels, and with grim efficiency, routed them. Yet, Prince Milpoong and Yin Jwa slipped through the lines, escaping the carnage. The Chairman, in a gesture of reconciliation, persuaded the King to …

The rebels' strongholds had crumbled, leaving only a few hundred men to stand. Lee Yin Jwa plotted his escape by delivering Prince Milpoong to the royal forces. Wi Byeong Joo was captured and faced legal retribution. Yoon Yeong revealed the…

He was brought before the King, arrested and taken into custody. Yet, Prince Milpoong remained at large. The monarch, fulfilling a promise made during the uprising, began to appoint members of the Namin Party to positions of power. This spa…

The Saeonbu soldiers were dispatched to apprehend Lee Yin Jwa’s father-in-law and his family, a protest against the King's recent appointments. Yoon Yeong attempted to facilitate Prince Milpoong’s escape to the Qing Dynasty, but perished in…

The decision was made: the section chiefs of personnel were to be abolished. A wave of fury swept through the senior officials. In a dramatic act, Prince Milpoong entered the palace and took his own life. The inspectors of Saheonbu affirmed…

The king, moved by the plight of his people, decreed a public hearing to understand their hardships. He pledged to halve the national tax burden. This promise ignited fury among the nobility, who argued that the burden would fall upon the l…