WCR Wind, Cloud and Rain: Ruled by women

Women who ruled the courts and their man in the palms of their hands

If anyone said that women were totally repressed during the Joseon dynasty, going by what they show in Korean period dramas, I would say this is not entirely true.

Women, while generally deemed to be the weaker gender still yielded some power, especially in the palace inner court. This was the inner sanctum of women and no man was allowed to venture in. The Queen Mother or the Queen ruled in this space. Their words were law and anyone who defied them ran the risk of severe punishment or even death.

Queen Shinjeong or Concubine Cho holds the key to the next King

In upcoming TV Chosun drama “Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” which Park Sihoo-ssi takes on a lead role as Fortune Teller and Kingmaker Choi Cheonjung, the ladies of the inner court wielded considerable power. It could be said it was ruled by women.

The power and influence of Queen Shinjeong or Concubine Cho was evident. She holdsthe key to who would succeed as the next King upon the death of King Cheoljong. As can be expected, everyone lived in fear of her and had to do her bidding or risk losing his or her life.

Princess and Soothsayer Lee Bongryeon holds the future in her hands

Then there was Lee Bongryeon, the daughter of King Cheoljong.  She has the sight and could foretell the future. The fates of Joseon and its people were in the palms of her hands.  Not only that, she also holds the heart of Choi Cheonjung and could break him or send him to his death as she so pleases.

The weaker gender? I doubt it. Simply soft power at play and the rule of women!

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WCR 风，云和雨：女人的统治

有人说朝鲜时代时，女人完全受到压制。但观看好多朝鲜时代的韩剧，可以看到这并非完全正确。

女人虽然经常被认为是弱者，但仍然还有一定的权力，特别是在内宫廷（类似中国古代所称的东宫【皇太后的住所】，中宫【皇后的住所】和西宫【妃嫔的住所】）。这是女人的圣所，男人不可进入。皇太后或皇后在这地方统治着。她们的话是法律，任何背叛的人都会遭受到严厉的惩罚甚至有死亡的可能性。

She wielded power and influence on Joseon’s future King

在即将播出，施厚君饰演的算命师和造王者崔天中的朝鲜电视TV Chosun的电视剧“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”中，内宫廷的女人会发挥相当大的权力。可以说是由女人统治的时代。

神贞皇后或赵大妃的力量和影响是显而易见的。她掌握了在哲宗王去世后谁能继任下一位国王的权力。可以预见，每个人都生活在她的可怕威力下，得听从她的指示，否则会有失去生命的危险。

She holds the future and heart of Choi Cheonjung

然后是哲宗王的女儿李凤莲。她可以预测未来。朝鲜及其老百姓的命运掌握在她的手中。不仅如此，她还牢牢的抓住了崔天中的心，随时可以伤了他的心或将他置于死地。

柔弱的女人？我对此表示怀疑。是在发挥柔韧性的女人在统治局面吧！

Credits – Many thanks! TV Chosun “Wind, Cloud and Rain”, ParkSihooSsi.com, ParkSihooHongKong.com