Una Joya en el Palacio

When a lady of the royal food court witnesses a soldier being ordered to poison the Queen, her fate becomes entwined with that of the conspirators.

Jang Geum and her mother are in danger after Jan Geum inadvertently reveals her father's true identity and he is taken by the court soldiers.

After her mother's death, Jang Geum is adopted by a family that runs a winery. Jang Geum applies to become a junior cook in the royal food court to honor her mother's last wish.

Jang Geum's place in the royal court is at stake after she and Yeong Seng cause trouble in the kitchen. Jang Geum takes the test to become a royal maid.

A replacement must be found when the Highest Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen becomes ill.

The kitchen is kept busy preparing meals for King Jung Jong's birthday meanwhile the princess falls ill and will not eat.