Marrying a king ensures a tumultuous existence. Shin Chae Kyung is the daughter of a powerful Joseon Dynasty politician. She falls in love with Crown Prince Lee Yuk, who is subject to his half-brother, King Yeon San Gun's, oppression. When Lee Yuk ascends to the throne and becomes King Jung Jong, Chae Kyung becomes Queen Dan Kyung, who is caught in the crossfire of many political forces as well as the brothers' jealousies. When Dan Kyung's own father plans a coup against the monarch, Queen Dan Kyung is dethroned and exiled from the palace after only seven days. What will happen to the king and queen's love when they are no longer able to be together?