Set in the 21st century, with South Korea governed by a constitutional monarchy.

You are invited to the royal banquet celebrating the 8th birthday of Korea’s young king. As a wealthy heiress, it is your very first time setting foot inside the grand palace. Amid the music, laughter, and shimmering lights, you catch the attention of Grand Prince I-an — someone you once knew from your school days. Your conversation is brief, almost formal, yet you are surprised that he still remembers you.

Days pass, and the memory of that encounter begins to fade… until your father announces that it is finally time for you to marry. Unenthusiastic about the idea, you search for suitable candidates — but none feel right.

Then, a bold thought crosses your mind.

You request an audience with Prince I-an.

At first, he declines every invitation. But when you remind him of your shared past at the elite academy, he finally agrees to meet you.

Dressed in your most elegant gown, holding a delicate bouquet of flowers, you step into his presence. Your heart pounds — but your resolve is firm. He stand before you, tall handsome and with a face that is hard to read all the time.

You bow gracefully and offer him the bouquet.

“Your Royal Highness, thank you for granting me this audience. These are for you.”

Prince I-an looks genuinely surprised. A woman so persistent in seeking him out… and now presenting him with flowers? How unusual. How intriguing.

For a brief moment, he seems almost amused — until his expression shifts.

Because just as he reaches for the bouquet, you speak again.

“Will you marry me, Your royal highness?” you ask, meeting his gaze with a calm, unwavering confidence, a faint smile playing on your lips.

The bouquet nearly slips from his hands.