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Story summary

Empress Myeongseong is the last mother of the country and the last hope of the Joseon Dynasty. Born as a commoner, she used political power to be selected into the palace and became Gaozong's concubine. This was originally a chess piece for the royal family to control the royal family. Unexpectedly, Queen Mingcheng was talented and quick-witted. With her extraordinary courage and outstanding foresight, she survived in the intrigues of the palace and resolved the crisis. Not only did she survive He consolidated his position, helped his husband get rid of the control of his relatives, and successfully regained power.

At the same time, Japan was preparing to occupy China in order to achieve its goal of dominating Asia. Japan first took a fancy to North Korea, a country bordering China, and tried to use North Korea as a springboard to invade China. For the sake of the rise and fall of the entire Joseon Dynasty and to resist Japanese aggression, Empress Myeongseong resolutely gave up her personal emotions and left the people who loved her dearly. She dealt with the great powers and strengthened ties with neighboring countries (especially China). Contact, and at the same time actively implement reforms domestically, so that Japan, which has always coveted North Korea, cannot succeed. After realizing the role of Empress Myeongseong, the Japanese government concluded that it could not annex North Korea without killing "Myeongseong", so it sent people to assassinate Empress Myeongseong who was the mother of Yitianxia. Five years later, Korea was annexed by Japan. Although Queen Myeongseong was eventually assassinated by a conspiracy, her deeds have been praised by the Korean people forever.

Character introduction:

Empress Mingcheng (Min Ciying), played by Moon Geun-young and Lee Mi-yeon

Born in Yeozhou, her father Min Chilu died young, and she entered the palace at the age of sixteen. She read Chinese poetry and books, and her personality became staunch after the death of her son. She became a strong political woman in the modern history of Korea.

Gaozong, played by Li Ren and Li Zhenyu

The adopted son of Empress Dowager Zhao is actually the son of Lord Da Yuan. He is a weak and incompetent emperor with rich emotions. After he came to the throne, he became like a puppet.

Daewonjun as Yoo Dong-geun

The father of Gojong, who is selfish and has a strong desire for power, has controlled the court for many years, advocates a policy of seclusion, and is in opposition to Empress Myeongseong.

Li Shanggong played by Zheng Jingshan

Gaozong's favorite princess, who was arrogant because of her favor. He was older than Gaozong and gave birth to a son, Wanhejun. After his son died in infancy, he suffered from aphasia and was unable to speak, and he died alone.

Empress Dowager Zhao played by Kim Yong Lim

Princess Yijong, the adoptive mother of Emperor Gaozong, is calm and reserved, and has listened to politics behind the curtain for many years.

Xingyinjun played by Li Yonghou

The brother of Dayuanjun, he later served as a network for Empress Mingcheng, and became the minister in charge of internal affairs. He was killed during the Renwu mutiny.

Min Seung-ho played by Kim Hyo-won

The adoptive brother of Empress Myeong-sung, he actively participated in state affairs and gathered a strong force of relatives.

Zhang Shanggong played by Lee Jae-eun

She was originally the maid of Emperor Gaozong's dressing room, and became Shanggong after giving birth to his son. She has a sinister heart, a perverse personality, is good at observing people's words, and deeply hates Empress Mingcheng.

Hong Qifun played by Hong Il-kwon

The brother of Hong Shanggong, the prisoner who protected Queen Myungcheng. During the Renwu Rebellion, he was ordered to assist Queen Myungcheng in escaping to China. He was loyal and deeply trusted by Queen Mingcheng.

Sunjong

The only remaining son of Empress Myeongseong, who later succeeded him as Sunjong, was frail and weak in personality. He was manipulated by his mother in his early years. Later, he was forced to abdicate due to the Japanese invasion. It is said that there are many ups and downs in life.