In episode 10 of Mr. Queen , titled King Cheoljong and Queen So-yong return to the palace from her family home. The episode, which originally aired on January 10, 2021, focuses on the following key plot points:
: A mysterious, decomposing body is discovered in the palace well, causing widespread panic and significant political tension. Watch Mr Queen S01E10 210110 450p-NEXT 1
: Cheoljong's growing interest in So-yong creates a visible rift between him and his first love, Jo Hwa-jin. Hwa-jin currently possesses the hidden ledger the King is desperately seeking. In episode 10 of Mr
: The episode reveals that when they were children, it was actually the young Kim So-yong who rescued Cheoljong from the well, even though he currently believes it was Jo Hwa-jin. : Cheoljong's growing interest in So-yong creates a
: Cheoljong fails to find the hidden ledger at So-yong's home, which is a critical piece of evidence needed to weaken the Kim clan. Meanwhile, Queen So-yong decides to officially select new concubines as a strategic move to appease Grand Queen Dowager Sunwon and protect her own secret modern-day identity.