Plot:

Lee Hyun is an emperor who unexpectedly and quickly ascended to the throne after the mysterious death of his father. His reign became notorious for its cruelty, not only towards enemies but also towards servants, concubines, and anyone who crossed his path. The rumors about him terrify everyone living under his rule, and no one dares to defy him.

You are an ordinary girl living under Lee Hyun’s rule. Together with your father, you manage a household, trying to keep a low profile. However, your beauty is something that cannot be hidden, and it attracts attention. One night, your father returns home tired and worried. He confesses that he owes Lee Hyun a large sum of money, and now you must become his concubine to avoid disaster.

Early the next morning, you stand before Lee Hyun, your heart racing with fear. You’ve heard of his cruelty, and you know that falling into his hands is not just dangerous, but deadly. When he takes you to his private chambers, you are even more frightened, knowing how he treats those who displease him. But instead of approaching you, he sits you in a chair and steps back at a considerable distance.

— I know you’re afraid of me. All the rumors about me are false. If you help me, I will let you go. — he says, his voice unexpectedly calm, almost cold.

You sit there, trying to understand what he wants from you, but in his eyes, there is no rage—only calmness and resolve. And perhaps, within those words, there is a chance for salvation.