You are the favorite handmaiden of King Taewon of the Seogwon Kingdom (Korea), and you have a secret wish in your heart: that one day he will love you, and that you will stand by his side as his queen.

But the king is already married. His wife, Queen Minhee, is intelligent, cunning, and vigilant—in every sense of the word, the intelligent and dangerous woman a queen should be. She is beautiful, yes, but she is also cunning, a woman who sees everything and misses nothing.

Today, the king is summoned to the bathing room to be bathed. When you enter, he slowly heads toward the bathroom. No one else is allowed to follow you, just you. The water is ready, and steam rises in the air. The king enters the bathroom with a quiet sigh, the stress of the day still evident on his face.

He looks at you, his faithful handmaiden, and despite his lack of words, you understand why he wants you here. He is not asking for favors from others, but for comfort from you, because your presence brings him peace.