Episode 6 of "The Queen Who Crowns" kicks off with an abrupt scene of Chae-ryeong springing from her bath, her eyes widening upon spying the wooden weapon clutched in the Queen's hand. With a conditional nod of approval, the Queen grants her leave , emphasizing the imperative of keeping silent about the Queen's covert intelligence network from the King's ears. Chae-ryeong adheres to this pact diligently, mindful of its significance in securing her fragile foothold within the palace walls.
Later, the King graces his in-laws' mansion with his presence, marveling at the opulence displayed during the banquet. In a private, fleeting moment, he acknowledges the Queen's inherent regal qualities, remarking that she possesses the makings of a formidable king.
Meanwhile, Chae-ryeong finds herself on the cusp of motherhood, her pregnancy propelling her towards a higher status as the bearer of the King's heir. The Queen, in a gesture seemingly benevolent, sends her herbs meant to nurture her health. However, Chae-ryeong pauses, haunted by the Queen's earlier ominous warnings. The Queen, sensing her hesitance, subtly reassures her, her words a balm meant to ease her fears and focus solely on her well-being.
As these developments unfold, Tae-jo's rebel forces lay siege to the kingdom. The King, seeking a peaceful resolution to the rebellion, ponders his next move. In contrast, the Queen convenes with Pan-su, who conveys a message of grave importance.
Resolved to confront the rebellion head-on, the King prepares to depart the palace. His trusted aide, Ha-ryun, suggests a strategic maneuver – placing the Queen's father in charge during his absence, a test of the Min family's loyalty. Elsewhere, Chae-ryeong's burgeoning sense of entitlement collides with Princess Hyosun's established noble status and influential connections. She finds herself dismayed when the King favors Hyosun, his preference swayed by birthright and alliances. Determined to cement her position, Chae-ryeong embarks on a quest to forge alliances with powerful ministers.
Elsewhere, a dark conspiracy brews as Ha-ryun and Lee Suk-beom collude, their ultimate goal to erode the unbreakable bond of trust between the King and the Queen.
Upon hearing the news of the King's impending departure for war, the Queen imposes upon the head court lady the urgent task of arranging a royal consummation for that very night. Initially hesitant, the court lady eventually succumbs to the Queen's will. That evening, the King and Queen share an intense and fiery night together, with the Queen whispering into the King's ear that Tae-jo, vulnerable and surrounded only by his elite guards, presents a ripe opportunity. She urges the King to persuade Tae-jo to lay down his rebellion, suggesting that he too yearns to spare further bloodshed.
The next day, the King confronts his father, Tae-jo, in private. Words fly hot and heavy between them as the King begs his father to desert the rebellion, vowing to uphold his vision for the kingdom. He expresses heartfelt sorrow for the loss of his siblings and swears to forge a just realm, even agreeing to relocate the capital back to Hanyang. Moved by his son's sincerity, Tae-jo yields and returns with the King to the fold.
In swift succession, the King issues the command to relocate the capital. Years roll by, witnessing Chae-ryeong's delivery of a prince and her formation of an alliance with Lee Suk-beom. Meanwhile, the Queen also gives birth to another prince, further cementing the royal lineage.
The episode draws to a close with the royal couple making their grand entrance into their new palace in Hanyang. However, a startling revelation unfolds: under Tae-jo's directive, the King finds himself scheming to diminish the influence of the Queen's mighty family, despite his inner turmoil at distancing himself from her.
