Under pressure from the Yuan Dynasty to produce an heir, the King—who is in love with his commander Hong-rim—asks Hong-rim to sleep with the Queen in his place. However, the plan backfires when Hong-rim and the Queen develop a genuine, forbidden passion for one another, leading to a tragic spiral of jealousy, betrayal, and violence. Content Warnings 18+ (Restricted)
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