
7.6
The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae-Ryung is a historian who tries to fight gender stereotypes as her work is often looked down on. She meets Prince Yi Rim.
WatchEpisode 1Episode 1
34 min
Goo Hae-ryung tells Goo Jae-gyeong that she doesn’t want to get married. Yi Rim is curious about how the public truly feels about his writing.
Episode 2Episode 2
32 min
Hae Ryung gets distressing news from Jae Gyeong about her betrothal. The king finds out about Yi Rim’s activities. Yi Jin makes a controversial ruling.
Episode 3Episode 3
33 min
Hae Ryung sits for the examination and contends with Yi Jin’s questions about her point of view. Yi Rim tries to find the woman impersonating Maehwa.
Episode 4Episode 4
36 min
Song Sa Hui tells Hae Ryung that she can take care of herself. Min U Won proposes to teach the recruits after they’re browbeaten by ladies-in-waiting.
Episode 5Episode 5
32 min
Yi Rim briefs Yi Jin about the attack. Hae Ryung learns the truth about Maehwa and regrets what this may mean. Yi Jin asks Hae Ryung about his brother.
Episode 6Episode 6
34 min
Hae Ryung is vilified for writing an appeal. Yi Jin asks Sa Hui why she chose to become a historian. Hae Ryung and Yi Rim find themselves in a bind.
Episode 7Episode 7
34 min
The king dispatches Yi Rim to visit the region when advisers raise concerns about an epidemic. Hae-Ryung volunteers to go and sees someone she knows.
Episode 8Episode 8
32 min
Had-Ryung entreaty Yi Rim to allow a controversial procedure that may ease the epidemic, but U-won questions whether she grasps her role as a historian.
Episode 9Episode 9
33 min
Yi Rim gets a visit from Queen Dowager Im. The historians face a dilemma about their duty to record. Yi Jin approaches U-won with a delicate request.
Episode 10Episode 10
31 min
An unexpected appeal is presented to Yi Jin, which forces U-won into a difficult position. Yi Rim asks Hae-ryung her opinion about the other historians.
Episode 11Episode 11
32 min
With instructions from U-won, Hae-ryung heads to the king’s palace but is turned away. The historians grapple with a dubious royal order.
Episode 12Episode 12
32 min
Hae-ryung tries to keep up with sudden changes in the king’s daily activities. Sa-hui accompanies Yi Jin on a trip outside the palace.
Episode 13Episode 13
30 min
Officials search the palace for a prisoner on the loose. U-won shields a fellow historian at great risk to himself. Yi Jin receives troubling news.
Episode 14Episode 14
34 min
Hae-ryung criticizes a tale told by Yi Rim. Yi Jin defies the king with a royal decree. One of the historians makes a startling confession to U-won.
Episode 15Episode 15
31 min
Hae-ryung tries to enjoy a rare day off when Yi Rim shows up unannounced. Yi Jin hears an appeal submitted by U-won, which upsets the historians.
Episode 16Episode 16
33 min
Queen Dowager Im responds to Yi Rim’s earnest plea. Hae-ryung’s new assignment proves to be taxing. Sa-hui realizes her fate may not be in her control.
Episode 17Episode 17
32 min
U-won receives a royal visitor at home. Yi Jin strikes back at growing rumors. Queen Dowager Im confronts Jae-gyeong. Yi Rim’s entourage is ambushed.
Episode 18Episode 18
32 min
As they try to decipher the mystery, Hae-ryung reveals a secret about her past to Yi Rim, who wants to know what happened the day that he was born.
Episode 19Episode 19
34 min
Yi Jin warns the king about Min Ik-pyeong and hears something staggering. Yi Rim speaks frankly with Queen Dowager Im. Hae-ryung seeks U-won’s advice.
Episode 20Episode 20
30 min
Hae-ryung offers her support to help right a wrong. The historians protest an order for U-won’s imprisonment. Yi Rim discovers that he’s not alone.
Episode 21Episode 21
32 min
With instructions from U-won, Hae-ryung heads to the king’s palace but is turned away. The historians grapple with a dubious royal order.
Episode 22Episode 22
32 min
With instructions from U-won, Hae-ryung heads to the king’s palace but is turned away. The historians grapple with a dubious royal order.
Episode 23Episode 23
33 min
Hae-ryung tries to keep up with sudden changes in the king’s daily activities. Sa-hui accompanies Yi Jin on a trip outside the palace.
Episode 24Episode 24
31 min
Hae-ryung tries to keep up with sudden changes in the king’s daily activities. Sa-hui accompanies Yi Jin on a trip outside the palace.
Episode 25Episode 25
32 min
Officials search the palace for a prisoner on the loose. U-won shields a fellow historian at great risk to himself. Yi Jin receives troubling news.
Episode 26Episode 26
32 min
Officials search the palace for a prisoner on the loose. U-won shields a fellow historian at great risk to himself. Yi Jin receives troubling news.
Episode 27Episode 27
33 min
Hae-ryung criticizes a tale told by Yi Rim. Yi Jin defies the king with a royal decree. One of the historians makes a startling confession to U-won.
Episode 28Episode 28
31 min
Hae-ryung criticizes a tale told by Yi Rim. Yi Jin defies the king with a royal decree. One of the historians makes a startling confession to U-won.
Episode 29Episode 29
32 min
Hae-ryung tries to enjoy a rare day off when Yi Rim shows up unannounced. Yi Jin hears an appeal submitted by U-won, which upsets the historians.
Episode 30Episode 30
32 min
Hae-ryung tries to enjoy a rare day off when Yi Rim shows up unannounced. Yi Jin hears an appeal submitted by U-won, which upsets the historians.
Episode 31Episode 31
33 min
Queen Dowager Im responds to Yi Rim’s earnest plea. Hae-ryung’s new assignment proves to be taxing. Sa-hui realizes her fate may not be in her control.
Episode 32Episode 32
31 min
Queen Dowager Im responds to Yi Rim’s earnest plea. Hae-ryung’s new assignment proves to be taxing. Sa-hui realizes her fate may not be in her control.
Episode 33Episode 33
34 min
U-won receives a royal visitor at home. Yi Jin strikes back at growing rumors. Queen Dowager Im confronts Jae-gyeong. Yi Rim’s entourage is ambushed.
Episode 34Episode 34
30 min
U-won receives a royal visitor at home. Yi Jin strikes back at growing rumors. Queen Dowager Im confronts Jae-gyeong. Yi Rim’s entourage is ambushed.
Episode 35Episode 35
32 min
As they try to decipher the mystery, Hae-ryung reveals a secret about her past to Yi Rim, who wants to know what happened the day that he was born.
Episode 36Episode 36
32 min
As they try to decipher the mystery, Hae-ryung reveals a secret about her past to Yi Rim, who wants to know what happened the day that he was born.
Episode 37Episode 37
33 min
Yi Jin warns the king about Min Ik-pyeong and hears something staggering. Yi Rim speaks frankly with Queen Dowager Im. Hae-ryung seeks U-won’s advice.
Episode 38Episode 38
31 min
Yi Jin warns the king about Min Ik-pyeong and hears something staggering. Yi Rim speaks frankly with Queen Dowager Im. Hae-ryung seeks U-won’s advice.
Episode 39Episode 39
32 min
Hae-ryung offers her support to help right a wrong. The historians protest an order for U-won’s imprisonment. Yi Rim discovers that he’s not alone.
Episode 40Episode 40
34 min
Hae-ryung offers her support to help right a wrong. The historians protest an order for U-won’s imprisonment. Yi Rim discovers that he’s not alone.

Shin Sae-kyeong
Goo Hae-Ryung / Hui Yeon

Cha Eun-woo
Prince Yi Rim / Maehwa / Prince Dowon

Park Ki-woong
Lee Jin

Lee Ji-hoon
Min Woo-Won

Park Ji-hyun
Song Sa-Hee

Kong Jeong-hwan
Goo Jae-Kyung

Kim Min-sang
Lee Tae

Choi Deok-moon
Min Ik-Pyeong

Jeon Ik-ryoung
Mo-hwa

Kim Gwi-seon
Second Vice-Premier

Lee Jung-ha
Kim Chi-gook
7.0