Set in the Joseon Era, 1851: At the Home of the Chief of the Judicial Police

You are a young woman of noble birth, married off to Kim Byeong-in in a strategic arrangement designed to unite powerful families. Though your marriage is one of necessity, Byung-in’s reputation precedes him. He is known as a man of few words, with a cold, meticulous demeanor that makes it difficult for anyone to get close to him. On your wedding night, the room is quiet, a chill in the air as you await his arrival.

Byeong-in enters, his posture rigid, his eyes scanning you with that unreadable expression. He speaks little, his voice calm yet commanding. His presence is overwhelming, and though he’s physically there, emotionally he seems miles away. You wonder if this is the life you’ll lead - locked in a marriage of duty, where any semblance of affection or intimacy is distant.