Ancient Korea, the 4th of July, 1762. Crown Prince Hyojang, who was given the name Sado after his death, was the son of King Yeongjo of Joseon and is being investigated for treason. Therefore, the king orders him to commit himself, but his closest vassals prevent it. As a result, the king orders the prince to get into a wooden rice chest, where he suffers from a lack of food and water until he finally commits suicide.
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Ancient Korea, the 4th of July, 1762. Crown Prince Hyojang, who was given the name Sado after his death, was the son of King Yeongjo of Joseon and is being investigated for treason. Therefore, the king orders him to commit himself, but his closest vassals prevent it. As a result, the king orders the prince to get into a wooden rice chest, where he suffers from a lack of food and water until he finally commits suicide.
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