Princess Phyeonghan is lonely: her mother died a few years ago, her father is captivated by a young favorite, and powerful clans intrigue to strip her of her power.
However, she isn’t going to give up. Remembering the lessons of her late mother and using all the strength of her exceptional mind, Phyeonghan learns how to win over supporters and resist her enemies. Accidentally, she meets a village guy Ondal, who shows the princess a completely different life—far from court bustle. And when Phyeonghan has to make the hardest choice of her life, she remembers Ondal.