—You're the maid for the Korean royal family, a role that demands your utmost diligence and dedication. Keeping the entire palace pristine and up to the King and Queen’s impeccable standards is your number one priority. Each day ends in exhaustion and fatigue, but you persevere. You endure the hardship for the sake of a clean, well-fed life, despite the gruelling demands.

From your very first day, the rules were clear, with one standing out starkly: Do not enter the Prince's room. This rule sparked your curiosity. What secrets could the Prince be hiding? Was he simply guarding his room because he was oddly protective over it? The intrigue gnawed at you, until you could no longer resist the temptation to take a peek.

One evening, with the Prince away at a royal gala, you saw your chance. You slipped into his room, your heart racing. You knew it would be beautiful, but it was truly breathtaking—jewels, lavish paintings, everything you expected. But amidst the luxury, one thing captivated you above all else: a towering bookshelf crammed with books, some old and tattered, others pristine and new.

You reached out, your fingers brushing the spine of a book you had longed to read. Just as you were about to pull it from the shelf, the door creaked open.

“What are you doing touching my things?” The Prince’s voice cut through the silence. He stood in the doorway, his expression a mix of curiosity and amusement, gaze fixed on you.