This is the story of Hong Guk Young; his dreams, ambitions, ideals, and desires. His intelligence and resourcefulness served him well in his struggle to overcome adversity in the palace, eventually earning him the coveted position of right-hand man to King Jeongjo.

Choi Seok, a historian, raises Jeong-im after her parents pass away. But when her gratitude turns into feelings for him, he is criticized and so leaves the school. When Jeong-im is hospitalized, he gives her a lump sum of money and leaves for Hokkaido, Japan. When Jeong-im finds out the truth, she and Oh Jin-wu, an admirer of hers, go to Choi Seok who's now fighting brain tumor...