The Crimson Bride

The official history glosses over the romantic affairs. The Queen Dowager schemes to establish the collateral prince Lee Gon as a puppet ruler in place of the ailing king, aiming to establish the Kim clan of Hando as rulers. She also attempts to suppress Gon through a political marriage to Yeon-Ji, a woman from an insignificant family. However, the neglected couple consummates their marriage unexpectedly and gradually develops affection for each other. The once-ignorant Lee Gon gradually matures into a virtuous ruler through Yeon-Ji’s steadfast support, both inside and outside the palace, and begins to build his power…