Duk Im received an order to attend the funeral of the late Royal Noble Consort Yeong. There, she encountered the Crown Prince, who had also secretly come to pay his respects to his grandmother. During the ceremony, Duk Im learned of a forb…

A tiger was loose within the palace, a creature of terrible intent. Unlike any beast, it possessed a cunning intelligence, knowing precisely when to stalk, when to strike, and when to flee. Lee San, tasked with hunting the animal, found him…

Fear tightened in the women's chests as the tiger emerged from the shadows. But Duk Im, ever resourceful, devised a plan for their escape. As danger closed in, San intervened, shielding Duk Im from harm. His actions, however, carried a heav…

She was taken aback, a tremor of disbelief running through her. The truth of his identity struck her like a physical blow, a sharp and unwelcome revelation. A sense of betrayal tightened in her chest; it felt as though he had deliberately m…

The pronouncement hung in the air, a cruel twist of fate. Just as the Lecturer had commanded the death of Duk Im, San materialized, an unexpected shield against the decree. “I was mistaken,” the man pleaded, his voice laced with despera…

Despite the monotonous passage of time without books, Duk Im’s companionship sustains Duk-im’s sanity. Lee San requires an advisor of unwavering loyalty, one who can offer counsel close to the King. Having sworn an oath to serve San, Duk Im…

San, while passing the royal bath, overheard the court maids' conversation – a snippet of news that unexpectedly brought him joy. At the same time, a subtle decline had begun to affect the King. Though advanced in years, he remained sharp a…

From Duk Im's possessions, a royal book belonging to Consort Yeong surfaced – a gift from the King himself. Yet, suspicion of theft hangs heavy, and she is brought for questioning. Simultaneously, Hong Duk Ro defies the Crown Prince, secre…

A decree was issued, charging San with a journey to the royal tomb in the King's stead. The news reached the ladies-in-waiting of Gwanghan Palace, and a swift decision was made: San must be removed from the court without delay. Elsewhere, D…

She knew now that Lady Seo had been compelled to join Gwanghan Palace under the direction of Head Lady Cho. Driven by this knowledge, Duk Im resolved to rescue her, and sought to do so by pilfering the list of signatories from Head Lady Cho…

He confined San to his chambers. Duk Im, desperate to aid him, wrestled with ideas. She discovered a secret document detailing a promise made between the King and the late Crown Prince. Simultaneously, San was accused of treason and interr…

The long struggle for the throne had reached its inevitable conclusion. The King, acutely aware of his diminished strength, conceded that he could no longer fulfill his duties. With Duk Im's counsel, he recalled a vow made to his deceased s…

A shadow fell upon the crown. Treachery, like a serpent, coiled around the throne, its venomous fangs aimed at the king. Though the attack was repelled by loyal guards, the betrayal ran deeper, originating from an unexpected source – the ki…

A profound sorrow settled upon Duk Ro as he mourned the sudden loss of his sister, yet duty compelled him onward. He must locate the missing court ladies, a task made infinitely more painful by the knowledge that Kyung Hee was among them. …

He was a man of words, meticulously chosen, each one carefully placed. The narrative unfolded with deliberate precision, maintaining a consistent tone and scope. It did not elaborate or expand upon the events, yet it conveyed the essential …

Consort Hwa, consumed by jealousy, plotted to undermine Duk Im. With the Queen Dowager's assistance, she orchestrated a scheme to ruin Duk Im's reputation. Framing her for impropriety, Consort Hwa ensured the Queen Dowager would interrogate…

Grief descended upon Duk Im and San, yet they swiftly rallied, their strength renewed for the sake of their nation and their child yet unborn. But the plague, and the trials it wrought, stole loved ones away. Still, San held fast to his roy…