This work investigates the personal and political life of Lady Hyegyeong, a crown princess of the Joseon Dynasty, to understand the internal power struggles of the Korean royal court. The author, Lady Hyegyeong, provides a firsthand account of the tragic events surrounding the death of her husband, Crown Prince Sado. By documenting the complex court politics and the psychological toll of royal life, the text serves as a primary source for understanding 18th-century Korean history and the rigid social structures of the era.

Historians and scholars regard this text as a foundational document for understanding the internal dynamics of the Joseon Dynasty. Readers frequently note the historical density of the prose, which provides a rare, intimate perspective on the lives of Korean royalty.