"the Queen's Umbrella" Episode #1.7(2022) Apr 2026

The central political conflict of the episode revolves around taekhyeon , a process of selecting the most worthy successor rather than simply the firstborn.

The episode also deepens the internal rivalries among the princes. Prince Bogeom, seeking a path to the throne, returns a "book of secrets" to the Queen Dowager (Kim Hae-sook), essentially asking for her mentorship to become the most worthy candidate. Under the Queen's Umbrella Season 1, Episode 7 Recap "The Queen's Umbrella" Episode #1.7(2022)

Following the tragic death of the Crown Prince, the safety of his widow, the Crown Princess, and her children becomes the Queen’s primary concern. The episode begins with the Queen discovering a terrifying assassination attempt: a nursemaid had been pricking the young Grand Heir’s thighs with a needle, part of a larger poisoning plot. When the maid chooses death over revealing her masters, Hwa-ryeong realizes the palace is no longer safe for her grandchildren. In a clever strategic move, she fakes their exile while actually smuggling them to a secure, hidden location, promising their eventual return to power. The Taekhyeon Contest The central political conflict of the episode revolves

: King Lee Ho (Choi Won-young) declares that he will have the final say in the matter, ensuring the process is about merit rather than the influence of court officials like the Chief Councilor. Under the Queen's Umbrella Season 1, Episode 7