Episode list

Bok Soon struggles with her gambling-addicted husband and endless workload. When she is presented with an opportunity to vastly improve her situation, she must consider how her life will change.

Bok Soon arouses suspicion when she gives birth to a son just six months after becoming the king's woman. Unfortunately, the baby's fate does not lie solely in her two hands.

Bok Soon's child's life is on the line as Man Geum takes over the bet. The queen is determined to dispose of Bok Soon.

Gae Ddong becomes enamored with Dam Seo at first sight. He also meets, and makes a quick rival of, Prince Yeoning.

Dae Gil seeks revenge for what happened to his father, but quickly finds himself in over his head. Yeoning decides he needs a big change in his lifestyle.

Dae Gil, suffering from amnesia, is sold off as a slave. Yeoning is presented an unexpected opportunity, but will he take it?

Dae Gil and Yeoning both desperately want to take down Yi In Jwa, but have trouble navigating around his mysterious trickery.

Dae Gil continues his vigorous training with Kim Chae Gun, while Yi In Jwa recruits a master swordsman of his own. Dam Seo uses Yeoning to get close to the king.

Yeoning prepares to protect the king as the palace is forewarned of an assassination attempt. Dae Gil goes after his master, but his plan does not go as expected.

Dam Seo learns the truth about the past, which leads her to question her future. Yi In Jwa's supporters' faith in him begins to waver.

Yeoning launches his new plan to take down Yi In Jwa, but the Crown Prince stands in his way. Dae Gil goes after his first target, Six Ghost.

Dae Gil takes on Six Ghost, putting his and others' lives on the line. Dae Gil and Yeoning learn to work together, accompanied by Seol Im.

Dae Gil goes up against his next opponent, Gol Sa, who has his own set of mischievous tricks to be unveiled.

Dae Gil is framed for the murder of Gol Sa and must prove himself innocent. Yeoning learns a harsh lesson about trust.

Dae Gil goes on a dangerous mission at the behest of the king. Yeoning becomes aware of a prophesy regarding the future of the nation.

Dae Gil learns the truth about his parentage, and he and Yeoning are given a new mission. Yi In Jwa tries to get to Jeong Hee Ryang before the king.

With Yi In Jwa's execution drawing near, Dae Gil must decide if he will save his enemy's life in order to discover Baek Man Geum's whereabouts.

With King Sukjong ill, Crown Prince Yi Yoon is left in charge, much to the chagrin of Dae Gil and Yeoning. Dam Seo's feelings begin to waver again.

Yeoning is put in a difficult position when the news of his brother's death gets out. Dae Gil meets with Jeong Hee Ryang.

With a new king on the throne, Yi In Jwa has the upperhand. A new Crown Prince must be named.

The new king punishes the forces united against him, but there are rebels everywhere and they want revenge.

Following the King's death, Yeoning ascends the throne and cleans the court of his enemies. However, Yi In Jwa is still at large, and many question the new king's lineage.

Yi In Jwa advances his rebellion, though his "great plan" comes into question. Dae Gil works to stop the rebels without resorting to violence.

In the final episode, Yeoning has Yi In Jwa in his grasp, but his battle is not yet over. Dae Gil worries about his brother's path as king.