Dong Yi — Season 1, Episode 21: The Queen's Dethronement
Drama • 65 min • 1 season, 60 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
A ceremony for the Queen's dethronement is held. She wears all white and her accessories which symbolize her status, are removed. The Joseon citizens are not happy about the dethronement. Meanwhile, Dong Yi is assigned to work in the treasury with the eunuchs. Although it is a difficult job, she keeps working hard. Then, she investigates an issue about the copper shortage and she also notices some mismatch in the book-keeping. This leads her to the money trail that has found its way from the treasury to the team Jang Ok Jeong. She notifies Chief Seo to investigate the matter.
About Dong Yi
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.