第 1 季 共 16 集
播出时间：2022年10月16日
第 1 集 Episode 1
播出时间：2022年10月16日
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.
第 2 集 Episode 2
播出时间：2022年10月17日
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.
第 3 集 Episode 3
播出时间：2022年10月23日
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gyeseong.
第 4 集 Episode 4
播出时间：2022年10月24日
The three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seongnam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.
第 5 集 Episode 5
播出时间：2022年10月30日
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.
第 6 集 Episode 6
播出时间：2022年10月31日
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
第 7 集 Episode 7
播出时间：2022年11月6日
Seongnam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
第 8 集 Episode 8
播出时间：2022年11月7日
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
第 9 集 Episode 9
播出时间：2022年11月13日
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Simso returns home to a hostile welcome.
第 10 集 Episode 10
播出时间：2022年11月14日
Gyeseong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seongnam’s royal roots are questioned.
第 11 集 Episode 11
播出时间：2022年11月20日
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.
第 12 集 Episode 12
播出时间：2022年11月21日
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.
第 13 集 Episode 13
播出时间：2022年11月27日
The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Muan takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.
第 14 集 Episode 14
播出时间：2022年11月28日
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
第 15 集 Episode 15
播出时间：2022年12月4日
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
第 16 集 Episode 16
播出时间：2022年12月5日
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.
