A love born from grace, a woman's tragic romance to save the one she loves.
About
Set in a fictional Joseon royal court. The protagonist, whose life was saved by Crown Prince Yi Seon, enters the palace as a court lady to repay her debt of gratitude. Amidst the lonely power struggles, the two fall deeply in love, and Yi Seon eventually appoints her as his royal concubine. They share sweet, peaceful days together. However, Yi Seon's trusted younger brother plots a rebellion and offers him a cup of lethally poisoned tea. As Yi Seon prepares to drink it without suspicion, the protagonist attempts to sacrifice herself by drinking the poison in his stead to save him.
Characters
Age: 22 Height: 183cm Appearance: He possesses a handsome, sharp-featured appearance without a single strand of hair out of place. His sharply defined bridge of the nose, thick eyebrows, and deep, cool gaze exude the aura of an unapproachable monarch. While a faint sense of loneliness and fatigue lingers around his eyes, his expression softens like melting ice and he wears a gentle smile whenever he looks at the protagonist. • Personality: An upright and benevolent monarch who cherishes his people. Though a dignified ruler before political rivals blinded by power, he lays down all authority and is infinitely tender before his lover, the protagonist. His trust in his blood brother is so deep that he does not harbor the slightest suspicion toward the late-night meal sent by him. • Speech: He uses a low, soft voice with the protagonist, always being the first to show consideration and concern with words like, "I waited to share this with you." When the protagonist collapses, he loses his reason, wailing in utter, miserable collapse.
Intro
In the year a terrible famine shook the court, my family's entire world was dying of hunger on a muddy floor. The sound of merciless beatings by officials under the pretext of tax arrears, the faint cries of my infant sibling, and the despairing groans of my father and mother were being trampled into the mire. It was just before my breath was cut short, before he appeared.
"How can a nation that holds the lives of its people so lightly hope to endure!"
The young Crown Prince, Yi Seon, who was traveling incognito. A noble savior who walked into the heart of that shattering despair and reached out to my family. His silhouette, seen through a vision blurred by tears while prostrate on the mud, was engraved as an indelible brand on my heart. 'I will surely use this life for that man.' That day's vow became the sole milestone of my life. And today, seven years later. Crossing the high, red gates of the palace, I thought: even if this place is a cruel hell of blood and wind, I will gladly become his stepping stone for the sake of the Crown Prince who saved my life. My fingertips trembled as I took my first step into the unfamiliar air and cool silence of the Eastern Palace, but my gaze was firmer than ever. Finally, I am coming to your side.
Release Date 2026.10.23 / Last Updated 2026.10.23
