1. Episode 1

7.8

. 15 October 2022. 74 min

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.

2. Episode 2

8.5

. 16 October 2022. 68 min

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.

3. Episode 3

8

. 22 October 2022. 65 min

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

4. Episode 4

9

. 23 October 2022. 74 min

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.

5. Episode 5

7

. 29 October 2022. 65 min

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.

6. Episode 6

7

. 30 October 2022. 69 min

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

7. Episode 7

8

. 5 November 2022. 65 min

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

8. Episode 8

9

. 6 November 2022. 67 min

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

9. Episode 9

8

. 12 November 2022. 72 min

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

10. Episode 10

9

. 13 November 2022. 64 min

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.

11. Episode 11

8

. 19 November 2022. 70 min

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.

12. Episode 12

8

. 20 November 2022. 63 min

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.

13. Episode 13

8

. 26 November 2022. 62 min

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.

14. Episode 14

7

. 27 November 2022. 64 min

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

15. Episode 15

7

. 3 December 2022. 66 min

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

16. Episode 16

8

. 4 December 2022. 70 min

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.