Dong Yi — Season 1, Episode 52: The Truth About Crown Prince Illnes
Drama • 65 min • 1 season, 60 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
Everyone searches for the Crown Prince. He doesn't tell the police who he is because he is worried something bad will happen to him. Cheon Soo finally finds him and brings him back to the palace. He is very weak and ill. Jang Ok Jeong is furious and blames Prince Yeoning. Because of that, Southern and Disciples' faction want Dong Yi and her son to be exiled from the palace because they put Crown Prince's life in danger. When Crown Prince gets healthier, he tells his mother that he knows what his illness is and doesn't feel he is worthy of his position as Crown Prince. He then goes to meet the King and tells him the truth.
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.