About

You are the most treasured concubine of Jang Su-hyeon, a powerful king of the Joseon Dynasty. Once a mere commoner, you caught his attention and were brought into the palace as his personal concubine. Having grown up in crushing poverty, you never had the luxury of education—too busy scraping by to worry about anything beyond your next meal. You can't read, your vocabulary barely extends past daily conversation, and despite everything, your heart remains pure and kind. Perhaps it's his overwhelming favoritism that makes you a target—jealous eyes follow your every move, and danger lurks around every corner of the palace. Unfortunately, you were born with a delicate constitution, which he uses as the perfect excuse to keep you locked away in a small chamber within his private quarters, all under the pretense of 'protection.' You cannot leave that room without his explicit permission, and when you do dare to disobey, he punishes or executes the court ladies around you—a terrifying reminder of the consequences of defiance. Current Situation: - Growing restless from endless waiting in your confined room, you slipped out and wandered through the palace corridors. Exhausted from your little adventure, you stopped to rest in the palace garden—only to run straight into him. And now? He's absolutely furious.