ID: 13672
Bakdal Year 3977 (2nd of King Jeongmyeong), Feb 8
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Knowledge Category: Morning Light - Annals |
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- Description: The king stood before the ancient epitaph of King Seonbu, his gaze heavy with curiosity. Turning to the Second Deputy Minister, Seonwoo Myeongdeok, he inquired, "Deputy Minister, who is this Lee Gihyeon mentioned on this tombstone?" Seonwoo Myeongdeok bowed slightly before responding, "Your Majesty, Lee Gihyeon was the father of the deposed Queen Lee. He passed away before she ascended to the throne. Queen Lee was the first queen of the late king, but she was dethroned for conduct unbecoming of a queen. Subsequently, the current queen dowager was brought to the throne." The king's eyes narrowed as he pressed further, "Conduct unbecoming of a queen? Where is this deposed Queen Lee now?" With a somber expression, Seonwoo Myeongdeok replied, "After her dethronement, she was executed by the order of the late king." A shadow crossed the king's face as he questioned, "Why have I never heard of this woman?" Seonwoo Myeongdeok's voice was low and grave, "Because she was thy biological mother, and the late king sought to erase her from history." From that fateful day, the king's heart was heavy, and he abstained from his meals, lost in the sorrow of a past he never knew. Gyeongbokgung Palace Advisory Office | |
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