Ep 3. Episode 3

Empress Ki is a South Korean historical drama television series that follows the life of Empress Ki, also known as Empress Qi, a woman who rose from being a humble servant to becoming the powerful empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The series explores the political and personal struggles faced by the empress as she navigates through the treacherous palace politics of the Yuan court.

Episode 3 begins with the young Ki Seung-nyang, still disguised as a boy, hustling her way through a game of chance in the marketplace. After being accused of cheating, she bolts from the scene and is chased by a group of men. Just as they are about to catch her, she is saved by the enigmatic and handsome Wang Yoo, the Prince of Goryeo.

Meanwhile, back at the palace, Dowager Empress Tanashiri is determined to get rid of the new empress, Tanashiri's niece. She uses her cunning and manipulative tactics to set up the empress for failure. She orders the empress to use the royal hunting grounds, knowing that the area is dangerous and the empress has no experience hunting. To further complicate the situation, she also arranges for the young emperor Ayushiridara to accompany the empress on the hunt, hoping that the inexperienced and young emperor will fall prey to the dangers of the hunting grounds.

As the hunt commences, Ki Seung-nyang, who has now joined the palace as a maid, demonstrates her hunting skills and impresses the young emperor. However, the Dowager Empress's plans start to unravel as the empress proves herself to be a skilled hunter and the young emperor escapes the dangers of the hunting grounds unscathed.

Meanwhile, the relationship between Wang Yoo and Ki Seung-nyang begins to develop as he becomes intrigued by the feisty and skilled young woman. However, their budding romance is threatened by the arrival of Baek Ahn, a young woman who has eyes for Wang Yoo and is determined to make him her own.

As the episode comes to a close, it becomes clear that Ki Seung-nyang's position in the palace is not secure. The arrival of a new concubine and the increasing threat posed by the Dowager Empress and her allies create a tense and uncertain atmosphere in the palace. Ki Seung-nyang must navigate through these treacherous waters if she is to survive and achieve her ultimate goals.

Overall, Episode 3 of Empress Ki is a tense and dramatic installment of the series that further develops the complex and intriguing characters and sets the stage for the conflicts to come. With its rich storytelling, compelling characters, and stunning visuals, Empress Ki is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas.