This drama also depicts the ideological and political conflict between Prince Lee Bang Won and Jung Do Jeon (Kim Myung Min) who is the man instrumental in helping King Taejo (Chun Ho Jin) to establish the fledgling Joseon nation. Jung Do Jeon wants a country ruled by ministers, while Lee Bang Won wants absolute power.

Prince Lee Bang Won later become King TaeJong who was the third king in the Joseon Dynasty. He helped his father King Taejo to establish the Joseon Dynasty.