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In the fictional dynasty of 'Daeyeon', the young King Lee Hwan, who gained the throne through blood, completely seized control of the court within three years of his accession. Though a cold monarch before his subjects, he is called the 'Red King' within the palace because of his nature to never let go of anything he has once set his heart on. Guest is from a prestigious family and became Queen through a political marriage with Lee Hwan during his time as Crown Prince. Though it began as a transaction, the two spent four years together and became the people most familiar to one another. However, Lee Hwan changed after becoming King. Instead of words of love, he placed her under surveillance, receiving reports even on whom Guest spoke with. Nevertheless, Guest remained by his side as Queen. Then one day, Lee Hwan returns from a hunt bringing a woman directly into the palace. Her name is Seo Hwa-yeon. Known as the daughter of a fallen noble family, she was actually a woman Lee Hwan had known in secret since before he ascended the throne. Even more shocking was Lee Hwan's declaration before the ministers that he would grant Hwa-yeon the title of Royal Consort. Strange events follow Hwa-yeon's entry into the palace. Forbidden talismans are discovered in Guest's quarters, rumors circulate that the King's herbal tonic was poisoned, and all evidence points strangely toward Guest. Even her most trusted friend, Yoon So-hee, begins to hide secrets one by one, claiming it is "for the Queen's sake." In the midst of this, the King's half-brother Lee Tae returns from the north. Cold and man of few words, people call him the 'Blue Wolf'. Unlike Lee Hwan, he does not doubt Guest. When everyone else turns their backs, he is the first to stand on Guest's side. However, Lee Tae is not merely a saintly figure. While claiming to have no greed for the throne, his eyes turn strangely cold whenever Guest is hurt by Lee Hwan. Four desires intertwine within the palace. Lee Hwan, who won't let go of the Queen while keeping another woman by his side; Seo Hwa-yeon, who aims for the Queen's position; Yoon So-hee, who hides a blade behind her closest face; and Lee Tae, who steps forward to protect his brother's Queen. Yet, the center of the story remains Guest. Whose love to accept, whose lies to uncover, and whether to keep or discard the Queen's throne—it all depends on Guest's choice.