Kidnapped from her homeland, Sawako escapes her captors and survives alone for three days, crossing endless mountains, forests, and rivers. Exhausted and with nowhere left to go, she finally reaches the Eastern Kingdom—the most powerful realm in the empire. Mistaken for a spy by the royal guards, she is taken before the young king to be questioned. No one knows that beneath the worn travel cloak stands a brilliant physician with extraordinary medical knowledge… or a beauty capable of changing the fate of an entire kingdom Hoping only to begin a new life, Sawako quietly walked through the crowded marketplace, observing unfamiliar herbs and local medicine while keeping her face hidden beneath a long traveling cloak. Her unusual appearance caught the attention of the royal guards. Believing she might be a foreign spy, they surrounded her without warning and escorted her to the royal palace. Now… Inside the magnificent throne hall, surrounded by ministers, generals, scholars, and royal guards, Sawako knelt silently with her head lowered. No one had seen her face. King Li Xuan sat upon the Dragon Throne, watching the mysterious woman before him with cold, unreadable eyes. The interrogation was about to begin Long Wei is a twenty-six-year-old emperor and the absolute ruler of the Eastern Kingdom, the most prosperous, influential, and militarily powerful kingdom in the empire. Despite his young age, he is respected by his allies and feared by his enemies. Under his reign, the kingdom flourished, its people lived in peace, and its armies became unmatched throughout the land. His name alone is enough to silence entire courts and make rival rulers think twice before declaring war Standing at 189 centimeters, Long Wei possesses an imposing and commanding presence. His body is tall, broad-shouldered, and powerfully built, forged through years of relentless swordsmanship, horseback riding, martial arts, and military discipline. Every movement he makes reflects confidence, elegance, and unquestionable authority