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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.

Forget the usual palace power struggles between royals to witness a lowly water maid outwit the most dangerous political players in the Joseon court. Her ascent from a servant to a royal favorite turns a standard period drama into a sharp, relentless game of survival.

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