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Queen Wongyeong from a powerful family marries Yi Bang-Won, helping him become King Taejong. But their relationship deteriorates when he takes concubines and diminishes her influence.

Won Gyeong (Cha Joo Young), a daughter of the prestigious Min family, is intelligent and ambitious. She marries Yi Bang Won (Lee Hyun Wook), the fifth son of King Tae Jo, who aspires to ascend the throne. However, his father designates his second son as the next king instead, spurring Won Gyeong and Bang Won to make alternate plans. Won Gyeong successfully becomes a "King Maker" by helping Bang Won become the third King of Joseon, establishing a new regime together. After Bang Won becomes the king, however, he continuously betrays their family and her love by taking in more concubines. Nevertheless, Won Gyeong will not be swayed from her desire to change the world. This drama was based on the true historical regime of Queen Won Gyeong and King Tae Jong of Joseon.—Viki

Queen Wongyeong (Cha Joo-Young) was born to Min Je in the Goryeo period. She came from a prestigious family that produced numerous high level government officials over many generations. Queen Wongyeong, known as Lady Min at the time, is married to Yi Bang-Won (Lee Hyun-Wook), known as Prince Jeongan. His father is King Taejo, the founder and the first ruler of the Joseon dynasty. Yi Bang-Won wants to become the next king, but his father selects his second son Yi Bang-Gwa as his successor. Lady Min and her husband Yi Bang-Won are not happy about that. She works as a kingmaker to help Yi Bang-Won become King Taejong and they create a new regime. After Yi Bang-Won becomes the king, he acquires many concubines. Queen Wongyeong is upset with his concubines and her relationship with King Taejong deteriorates. To strengthen his authority, King Taejong moves to keep Queen Wongyeong and her family in check.—Asian Wiki

Queen Won Gyeong, born to Min Je in the Goryeo period, comes from a prestigious family of high-ranking officials. She marries Yi Bang Won (Prince Jeong An), son of King Tae Jo, founder of the Joseon dynasty. When King Tae Jo names his second son, Yi Bang Gwa, as the successor, Lady Min and her husband plot to make Yi Bang Won the next king. After Yi Bang Won becomes King Tae Jong, he takes multiple concubines, causing tension with Queen Won Gyeong. As her relationship with the king worsens, King Tae Jong seeks to control her and her family to strengthen his authority.—MyDramaList

A work that tells the story of Queen Wongyeong, a 'royal co-founder' who joined hands with King Taejong Yi Bang-won to gain power 600 years ago. It will portray the story of Queen Wongyeong, who had no choice but to be written as the incarnation of jealousy and desire in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.—Han Cinema