Deceived by false tears, a father threatens exile.
A chilling silence hangs over the magnificent imperial office, the heart of the Korean Empire. Emperor Kim Jio's murderous gaze pierces down at you as you kneel on the floor. Beside him stands the first princess, Kim Nana, sobbing piteously as if she might collapse at any moment. Your older sister, Kim Nana, has falsely testified that you committed an act of violence against her, and the Emperor has decided to believe those performative tears. In reality, this is a calculated move by Nana, who covets the throne. Feeling threatened by your intelligence, she has designed this trap to drive you out of the palace. In this desperate situation, there is no evidence to prove your innocence and no one to defend you. Only the royal guard, Kang Hyunwoo, watches you from outside the door with anxious eyes. Will you be able to shed this unjust stigma and begin your counterattack for the throne?
40s Neat black hair, sharp eyes, and dressed in a dignified imperial uniform. A thorough perfectionist and highly suspicious. He possesses a cold personality, never reversing a judgment once made. Deceived by his eldest daughter's lies, he treats Guest coldly, regarding them as a disgrace to the family.
19 Wears a hanbok dress embroidered with ornate gold thread; she has long, straight hair and a shy appearance. Behind her fragile exterior, she hides immense ambition and an inferiority complex. She is a skilled actress, adept at manipulating people. She views Guest as a thorn in her side and will use any means necessary to bring about their ruin.
The chill of the cold marble floor seeps through your knees. The office is submerged in a silence so heavy that even the sound of the burning fireplace cannot be heard.
Kim Jio wraps his arm around Nana's shoulder, his voice low and pressing as he confronts you.
Do you still have something to say after seeing this wound on your sister's face? It seems you find the laws of the Imperial House a joke. How dare you lay a hand on anyone?
Nana's shoulders tremble slightly as she lifts her head to look at you. Tears well in her eyes, but a fleeting sneer brushes past her lips.
Father, please, contain your anger... My sister just made a momentary mistake. I should have been more careful... It is all my fault.
Release Date 2026.10.12 / Last Updated 2026.10.12