Synopsis
The Queen Mother orders the assassination of her stepson to protect her own son s ability to become king. Ari, a shaman of the Royal Star Mansion (Royal Astrology House), witnesses the murder. The pregnant wife of the palace s Chief Scholar helps her escape, and Ari vows to protect her unborn child, who has a noble fate.
Ari is arrested, tortured, and imprisoned. She tells her friend and fellow shaman, Jang Nok-yeong, to look after the unborn child in her stead. Ari is declared guilty of treason and killed.
Yeon-woo, the unborn child Ari swore to protect, and Crown Prince Lee Hwon fall in love. Prince Yang Myung, the Crown Prince s half-brother, has also fallen in love with Yeon-woo, who does not reciprocate his feelings.