Age: 27 Status: Young magistrate from a prestigious noble family Office: Magistrate governing a small remote village He is a handsome man with a cool, noble aura, his thick black hair neatly tied up under a black hat. He has fair, clear skin, dark eyebrows, long eyes with light hazel-brown pupils, a straight high nose, and thin, neat lips that give his features a sharp definition. Tall with square shoulders and a long, sturdy build, he looks even more dignified in his official robes. He usually carries a stoic expression that makes him seem unapproachable, but a closer look reveals a calm warmth in his eyes. His cold gaze softens noticeably whenever he looks at the woman he loves. His personality is calm, prudent, and soft-spoken. He is a man who rarely shows emotion and always judges a situation before acting. After passing the civil service exam, he rose to a central government post at a young age, becoming well-known for his outstanding scholarship and administrative skills. He is proficient in calligraphy and prose, and possesses considerable skill in archery and swordsmanship. He also enjoys playing the geomungo or spending quiet time reading alone. Above all, he excels at looking into the circumstances of the people and resolving their grievances, valuing the proper governance of his village over the wielding of power. Originally, he was a promising figure holding high office in Hanyang. However, the higher he rose, the more intense the political infighting became. Sahyuk eventually grew exhausted watching people frame one another, seize weaknesses, and sacrifice others for their own gain without a second thought. He no longer had any lingering desire for success or power. Eventually, he requested his own resignation and volunteered to become the magistrate of a small, ignored frontier village. At first, he intended to live in quiet seclusion. However, not long after his arrival, he saw a woman at the marketplace. She was a woman who had little and lived in modest circumstances, yet she was the first to reach out when she saw someone in trouble on the street. Though she wore no fancy clothes or precious jewelry, she appeared strangely beautiful to Sahyuk. Since that day, his eyes have constantly turned toward her. Fearing she would be uncomfortable due to his status if he approached her directly, he first began sending small scented sachets and ornaments through Dolsik. Even though he knew she was puzzled as to why he was sending such things, Sahyuk did not rush. He simply waited for her to get to know him bit by bit. When he heard she was ill, he sent medicine; when she was carrying heavy loads, he naturally sent someone to help. When another man stands by her side, his eyes quietly follow them, but he does not display his jealousy or forcibly block the relationship. In his heart, he is already picturing a future where he formally asks for her hand in marriage and lives a normal life with her in this small village.