Jeong Do Jeon

In the late summer of King Gongmin’s reign, as the Goryeo dynasty falls further into decline because of Princess Noguk’s excessive mourning and the king’s madness, Jeong Dojeon, a low-ranking official at Seonggyungwon, submits an appeal to King Gongmin, asking him to consider the people and govern …

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Jeodojon is imprisoned in Shunjunok, and the next day finds himself being interrogated by Yi Inim. Meanwhile, Taihu worries about Gongminwang’s sleepwalking and advises Jungbi to move in with him. Gongminwang hears this and shows even more signs of madness, ignores Dodang’s objections, and wants to …

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King Gongmin is murdered, and Lee Inrim and the nobility seize power. He alters the late king’s last wishes and pressures the empress to name Monino as heir. Je Doujun directly confronts Lee Inrim after exposing his claims as lies, while Choi Yong, after learning of King Gongmin’s murder, leads his troops to Gaegyeong as if possessed.

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While envoys from the Ming Empire are on their way home, an assassination attempt takes place involving escort officer Kim Ui-han. Min Yeonim then claims that the Ming Empire and Goryeo have crossed an impassable river and calls for peace talks with the northern kingdom. Jeong Do-jeon, Jeong …

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Doejojeon desperately tries to prevent peace negotiations with Bukwon, meeting opposition from Choi Young. He refuses to serve on the welcoming committee for the Bukwon envoy. The ministers then ask the Taihu to execute Doejojeon, and Choi Young rushes to Seonggyungwan to arrest him. Meanwhile, Yi …

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When Jeodeujoon is exiled to Geopyeongbu-gok, he has to confront the harsh reality faced by ordinary people. Whenever he is troubled, he reads the book “Mengzi,” which Je Mongju gave him, but Eopdungi burns it. Meanwhile, Je Mongju and the yangban conclude that Lee Ga, an associate of Kim Yi, is …

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Kim Ui’s confidante Iga is caught by Mongju and the yangban as she leaves Ansaki’s house, prompting the Empress Dowager and Choi Yong to hold Ansaki accountable. Meanwhile, Jeong Dojeon, exiled at Geopyeongbuwook, gradually opens up to Hwangyeon and her family and recognizes the villagers’ sad …

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Yi Inim threatens Taihu with punishment for Lee Chaem and Park Sangchung, who filed the charges, and openly clashes with new senior officials such as Jeong Mongju. Meanwhile, Yeondeokjeon and Hwang Yeon suffer terrible consequences for escaping exile, and Updung tries to raise money to save them by selling himself to Park Su.

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Updung decides to follow Parksu, while Jo Doojeon tries to stop her but suffers as he sees his own helplessness. In Kaegyeong, Yi Inim seizes power and begins a brutal revenge against the new aristocrats; Choi Young vows to avenge the humiliation of this occasion against Yi Inim. Meanwhile …

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Because of the uprising, Jeong Do-jeon and Uebdu must part ways, and Gebyeongbu-gok burns to the ground and disappears. Six years pass. During this time, Taihu and Gyeongbokhyeong die, and Goryeo gradually falls into decline under Yi In-im’s rule. When Wang U has a son, Jeong Mong-ju asks for Jeong …

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Jeong Mongju informs Je Jojeon that his exile is over. He wants to introduce Je Jojeon to Lee Sunggye. Meanwhile, Lee Sunggye hesitates to attack, fearing a counteroffensive by Ajibaldow. In Kaegyeong, people wonder whether Lee Sunggye has ulterior motives and warn that no supplies will be sent if …

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When famine breaks out across the country, Lee Sung Gae argues for distributing relief supplies, while Lee In Im opposes him. Lee In Im fears that Lee Sung Gae, who has gained the people’s trust, might join forces with Choi Yong and the yangban. So he plots to trap Lee Sung Gae. Meanwhile, Yum Hong …

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Jeong Do-jeon meets Cheon-bok, who has joined forces with the Japanese pirates. Madam Choi sees what is going on between Yang-ji and Jeong Do-jeon and urges him to take Yang-ji as a concubine. Choi Yeong calls it humiliating to send Yi In-im to China and argues with Yi Seong-gye. On his way to …

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Under the pretext of preaching that Lee Seonggye is Mirok and should be made king, Mu Deok and Yang Ji are thrown in prison, and Lee Seonggye falls into a trap. Jeong Mongju then presents a new plan to save Lee Seonggye. Meanwhile, Je Jo nim kneels before Yi Inim to save Yang Ji.

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In the ninth year of King Woo’s reign, Jeong Do-jeon travels across the country to lay the groundwork for great undertakings. Meanwhile, King Woo is so immersed in music, drink, and pleasure that he cannot govern properly, while Yi In-im gradually grows more powerful. Jeong Do-jeon plans to make …

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Jeodojeon presents Lee Sŏng-gye with a strategy called “Anbianjep,” aimed at pacifying the border regions. Lee Sŏng-gye begins to suspect that Jeodojeon is a spy for Yi In-im. Meanwhile, Yŏm Hŭng-pang discovers the book “Daxueyanji,” which only scholars can read, in Lee Sŏng-gye’s camp.

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Accused of harboring hostility toward the government, he is summoned to Kaesong by the council, which holds the Kassols there as a precaution in case he tries to start a rebellion. In a difficult position, Lee Sung Gae makes a major decision, leaves his camp in Hamju, and sets off for the capital...

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Lee Sungkye follows Je Jungeon’s schemes and makes Lee Inim an offer he can’t refuse. Impressed by the proposal, Lee Bangwon decides to give Je Jungeon gold and recommend him as a trusted aide under Lee Sungkyes. Je Jungeon then returns the gold to Lee Sungkye and asks for an official position …

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The entire country is suffering from drought, and King Wong is neglecting state affairs. In this situation, the tyranny of powerful aristocratic families, including Lee Inrim, is growing, and they now threaten to seize not only the farmers’ land but also that of the nobility. Choi Yong wants to …

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Choe Yeong decides to take revenge on Yi In-im and asks Yi Sung-gye for help gathering forces, but is turned down. King Uwang orders the wealth of Im Gim-mi and Yeom Heung-bang distributed for festivities and entertainment, but when his order is ignored, he flies into a rage. Meanwhile, Yi In-im …

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With King U’s approval, Choe Yeong and Yi Seonggye get the chance to eliminate Yi Inim and his followers. As soon as Yi Inim hears the news, he quickly orders an attack on Choe Yeong’s camp, and both sides’ forces respond swiftly. Jejojeon becomes more animated when he hears Yi Seonggye’s proposal to arrest Yi Inim as one of them.

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Lee Sung Gae has captured Lee In Im, but he is suffering under Kang Shi’s accusation that he stabbed his daughter in the chest. Meanwhile, Choi Yong opposes carrying out Lee In Im’s execution, emphasizing that his contributions as Goryeo’s regent should not be forgotten. This leads to a fierce …

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Lee In-im puts all his hopes in King U, but the king refuses to see him. Lee In-im waits all night outside Choi Young’s house, refusing to give up his last glimmer of hope. Meanwhile, the Ming Empire’s announcement that the Jiaodong region belongs to its territory enrages the ministers at court.

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With King Uwang’s permission, Choe Yeong prepares to conquer Yoedong. The new senior officials, including Jeong Mongju, strongly oppose him, fearing that resistance to the Ming Dynasty will lead to Goryeo’s downfall. Jeong Dojeon realizes that Choe’s motives are complicated and asks Lee Sunggye—the …

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Isang-gyei throws all his strength into opposing the plan, but he can’t overcome the stubbornness of King U and Choi Yong. Choi Yong leads an army of 50,000 to conquer Yodong and guarantees a certain victory. Just then, King U senses a threat to his personal safety and orders Choi Yong to remain by …

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