To counter malicious rumors spread by the Queen Dowager regarding the baby's paternity, the King and Queen engage in highly public, hilarious displays of affection (PDA) to prove their bond.
Title: "Pregnancy Is Beautiful" Original Air Date: February 6, 2021 Duration: ~69 minutes 1. Plot Summary
The episode concludes on a somber note as Cheoljong leaves the palace to face a mutiny without a formal goodbye to the Queen, leaving her confused and worried. 3. Notable Scenes
Episode 17 shifts from lighthearted comedy to high-stakes political drama. The central conflict revolves around Queen Kim So-yong’s (Shin Hye-sun) unexpected pregnancy. While King Cheoljong (Kim Jung-hyun) and the court are overjoyed, So-yong—still possessing the soul of modern chef Jang Bong-hwan—experiences an identity crisis and despair, fearing their original identity will be lost forever.
Jo Hwa-jin (Seol In-ah) makes a pivotal move by asking to be deposed as a royal concubine, choosing to break from the Jo family to support the King's vision.
In a rare moment of peace, Cheoljong takes So-yong on a scenic ride to a royal villa to comfort her.
