In the latest episode of Missing Crown Prince (2024), it was revealed that King Haejong (Jeon Jin Oh) lost consciousness after consuming poisoned food, a deed orchestrated by Queen Mother (Myung Se Bin). This event stemmed from the escalating conflict between the King and the Queen Mother, further fueled by rumors of her involvement with the chief palace physician.
The palace dynamics grew more intricate with the King incapacitated. Various factions began maneuvering to exploit the situation. To keep you informed, here’s a rundown of events following the King’s unconsciousness in Missing Crown Prince.
1. Queen Mother’s Plot:
The Queen Mother, orchestrator of the poisoning, falsely accused Queen Yoon (Yoo Se Rye) as the culprit.
2. Prince Dosung’s Dilemma:
Prince Dosung (Kim Min Kyu), striving to protect his parents, yielded to the Queen Mother’s demand to apprehend Yi Gun (Suho EXO).
3. Crown Prince’s Sacrifice:
Yi Gun bravely confessed to the crime of poisoning King Haejong, sacrificing himself.
4. Exploitation of Situation:
Seizing the opportunity, the Queen Mother promptly appointed Choi Sang Rok (Kim Joo Hun) as Head of the Legal Bureau to expedite Yi Gun’s trial.
5. Collaborative Efforts:
Prince Dosung joined forces with Minister Yoon Jung Dae (Son Jong Bum) to secure Yi Gun’s release from imprisonment.
6. Queen’s Secrecy:
Acting covertly, the Queen secured the palace seal to prevent unauthorized decisions in the King’s absence.
7. Plans for Succession:
The Queen Mother, Choi Sang Rok, and Minister Yoon Yi Gyeom (Cha Kwang Soo) laid groundwork for Prince Dosung’s appointment as Yi Gun’s successor.
The King’s recovery timeline remains uncertain. Failure to unite against the Queen Mother’s faction could exacerbate the situation. Her scheming persists. Tune in to Missing Crown Prince for further developments in the characters’ saga!