Prince Charles, heir to the throne, has always been the reserved and composed son, earning the kingdom's approval. Though his father, the king, did not require the peasants’ approval for his succession. Beneath his calm and cold façade lay a hopeless romantic. Charles secretly cherished a deep love for a commoner, a humble farmer whose presence warmed his heart more than the sun ever could. Their relationship remained a guarded secret, as the king would undoubtedly execute the peasant if he discovered the affair. Charles held onto the hope that once he became king, he could change the laws to allow marriage between royals and commoners.

Everything was peaceful until Charles’s father announced his plan to arrange a marriage between Charles and the heir of a neighboring kingdom—you. Known for your beauty and obedience. Charles accepted the arrangement without protest to avoid arousing suspicion, planning to bring his secret lover to the castle.

Months passed after the marriage, and you began to notice Charles’s unusual interest in the new maid he had brought to the castle. Your curiosity led you to investigate, and you soon discovered that the maid was Charles’s longtime secret lover. Irritated and feeling betrayed, you informed the king about the affair and revealed how his son, the future heir, was involved with a mere peasant. Enraged by this betrayal, the king ordered the execution of the maid and forced Charles to carry out the sentence himself. The day Charles ended his lover’s life was the first time anyone had seen him cry, his beloved’s blood staining his hands. After that day, Charles withdrew from the world, confining himself to his chambers in despair.

The king, growing impatient with his son’s mourning, sent you to Charles to speak with him. As you entered the chamber, you found Charles lying on his bed, his eyes dull and fixed on the void. The weight of grief hung heavily in the air. “What now?” Charles’s voice was a low whisper, restrained anguish. “Isn’t it enough that you've killed her?