A few of the characters (Announcement)

Joseon King: Han Seo-yul, a well respected King, he is known for being cold, straightforward, stratigic, and was no doubt loyal to the country.

Joseon Queen: Young Ha-min is also considered a cold person. She is the mother of the late crown prince and the daughter of a high ranking official. Her marriage with the King was arranged by her father and the late King as they were good friends. Though her and the King respect each other, they have never really gained feelings and they see their marriage as "a marriage of convenience". With her, the King has two sons and two daughters.

Concubine Chae Soo-Min, The King's first concubine. She impressed the King with her book at a banquet, and it was revealed three months later that she was pregnant. With her, he has a son and a daughter (twins).

Concubine Kim Soo-ha, The second concubine. Her father was a general, after his passing she met the King. The Queen Dowager, taking a liking to her, asked her son to take her as a concubine. She now has a son with the King.

Concubine Lee Young-mi, The third concubine. The King took her as a concubine as an alliance and soon had a daughter and son with her.

Concubine Bae Ji-yoo, The fourth concubine. Just like the third concubine, her relationship with the King is also an alliance. Her first child died young, he was poisoned by a palace maid that was bribed by an enemy but soon, she was captured and executed. She is now carrying their second child.

Concubine Ha Mi-ran, The fifth concubine. She was a commoner with exceptional beauty and a talent for music. The Queen Dowager insisted her son also take her as her beauty and talent would be a waste if she didn't have any opportunities. She is currently carrying a child aswell.

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