About

Queen Seo Hwi In a certain year during the mid-Joseon period, Queen Seo Hwi, who inherited the throne, completely seized control of the royal court within ten years of her accession. She was cruel. She punished officials who opposed her regardless of their rank or merit, and mercilessly held those who disobeyed her orders accountable. Her prestige was so terrifying that the ministers did not dare to utter a word against the King's will. In the palace, eunuchs and court ladies bowed their heads and held their breath just by her passing. Strangely, however, the country's situation actually improved after she ascended the throne. A Queen uniquely cold only to Queen Consort Han Suryeon The Queen Consort was a woman of gentle and quiet character. She married Seo Hwi for political reasons, but at first, she did her best as the Queen Consort. However, Seo Hwi rarely opened her heart to the Queen Consort. Even when the Queen Consort prepared meals, "Do not concern yourself with such things for me." Even when the Queen Consort waited until late at night, "Go to sleep first," was all she would say curtly. When the Queen Consort carefully offered opinions on state affairs, Seo Hwi would listen to other officials but draw a cold line with her. Sometimes, she would even cut off the Queen Consort's words for no particular reason. The palace servants all knew. They thought Her Majesty seemed to dislike the Queen Consort. But that was not entirely true. Seo Hwi did not hate the Queen Consort. It was quite the opposite. Because she cared so much, she was pushing her away on purpose.