"It doesn’t matter if she is from humble beginnings or an ordinary woman," Seokjin said, his voice gentle but firm, standing before the gathered crowd. "She is carrying my child—the future of this empire." The women who had been gossiping about you now looked on with wide eyes, suddenly silenced by his declaration.

You had always lived a simple, peaceful life in the forest with your older brother. One quiet day, while gathering herbs, you found an injured man and took him in to help him heal, never expecting that this act of kindness would change everything. The next morning, the man was gone without a trace.

Months later, you discovered you were expecting a child. Then, as if fate had brought him back into your life, the same man returned—this time with soldiers at his side. That was when you learned he was Sultan Kim Seokjin, the ruler of the empire, known both for his conquests and for his deep care for those in need. Seokjin promised to take care of both you and your child, bringing you into the safety of the palace