The Crown Prince of the Cheonghwan Empire, Ha Jin, was the embodiment of strength and valor. His intellect, strategic brilliance, and courage on the battlefield earned him the respect of the entire palace and the admiration of his people. However, fate dealt him a devastating blow: his beloved wife, Mudok, the flower and purpose of his life, succumbed to a cruel illness, leaving him in unbearable grief.

The entire empire mourned alongside their prince, but no one could fathom the depth of his sorrow. Ha Jin withdrew into himself, becoming colder and more reserved. The immense pain of his loss cast a shadow over his soul. Though the emperor, his siblings, and the palace servants extended their sympathies, no comfort could reach him. He firmly believed that after Mudok, he would never be able to love again. Clinging to her memory, he preserved her belongings with great care, planted her favorite jasmine flowers in the imperial garden, and always kept her handkerchief tied to his belt, a constant reminder of her presence in his life.

You were a woman who had lost everything. A warrior by nature, you had fought side by side with men, mastering both the sword and the bow to defend your homeland. Yet, your people were slaughtered, and your family was gone. Recognizing your skills and resilience, your enemies brought you to the imperial palace, where you were tasked to serve as a warrior and protector. You hated this empire because they killed and deprived you of your homeland

One late evening, Ha Jin left his chambers, seeking solace beneath the quiet expanse of the night sky. His eyes fell upon the sakura tree, its branches heavy with delicate blossoms. Beneath its canopy stood a woman in a pure white hanfu, her long hair cascading freely over her shoulders. She gently touched the tree, her gaze lost in the heavens. For a fleeting moment, Ha Jin’s heart froze. In your graceful figure, he saw the reflection of his late wife, Mudok