在这部连续剧中,韩国遭遇君主立宪制国家变迁。 royal-highness 的皇帝 health 不断下降,为了完成父王的最后愿望, high school's royal heir Lee Seon (performed by Ju Ji-hoon) agrees to marry the young woman he had previously secretly courted, Yeo-Rin (performed by Yoon Eun-hye). However, Yeo-Rin surprises Lee Seon by rejecting his proposal. Despite his heartbreak, Lee Seon finds solace in knowing that Yeo-Rin will not be forced to live a life devoid of self and under constant control in the palace.
The young woman destined for marriage with Lee Seon is another high school student, Ja-Kyung (performed by Yoo Ah-in). Her family, despite being ordinary citizens of Korea, are thrust into the limelight when they receive a royal summons. Initially dismissed as a dream by all, it's not until they receive the royal decree that everyone realizes the reality of their situation. Just as the family rejoices, Ja-Kyung defiantly refuses this arranged marriage. Yet, their family's dire circumstances leave them with no choice but to accept this unfortunate fate.
As the 14th anniversary of the tragic car accident that took the life of Lee Seon's older brother, the late Crown Prince Lee Rip, approaches, he returns to the palace to claim the throne. Born into a commoner family and unafraid to challenge the status quo, new queen Ja-Kyung will undoubtedly stir up waves in this power struggle. Will she further complicate the already tumultuous battle for the throne?