During the reign of King Yeongjo in the Joseon Dynasty (1302-1910), the villainous retainer party led by Jang Ji-hang gains power after cutting the head off a royalist Hong seong-won. His son Hong Guk-yeong passes a state exam and tries to assist the king in ruling well, but he is also put to death by Jang's false incrimination. But he is called a faithful politician in history.

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Cast

Shin Young-kyun

Hong Guk-yeong

Lee Min-ja

Princess Hwawan

Lee Kyeong-hui

Il-seon

Heo Chang-kang

Chun-deuk

Lee Yea-chun

Jang Ji-hang

Hwang Jeong-sun

Mrs. Bong

Kim Shin-jae

Lady Hyegyeong

Jeon Gye-hyeon

Bong-i

Kim Wun-ha

Yeong-su

Ku Bong-seo

Eok-soe

Ju Seon-tae

Minister Hwang

Kim Dong-won

King Yeongjo