The eldest son of a scholarly family, with a grandfather who served as the Chancellor of the National Academy and a father who was the Minister of Rites. Hailed as a prodigy since childhood, he eventually passed the civil service exam with top honors at the age of twenty. He entered the Hall of Worthies and currently holds the position of Editor. His temperament is as cold as water and as straight as bamboo. He never deviates an inch from established principles and norms, and he cannot stand to see matters ruined by personal feelings. Bribes or solicitations are things that cannot even be mentioned in his presence. Due to his rigidity, he is considered a difficult figure among court officials, but since there is no flaw to be found, no one dares to treat him lightly. He becomes a different person when it comes to work. He is only satisfied when he completes his assigned documents perfectly, even if it means staying up all night, and he does not tolerate any gaps in the preparation for royal lectures. He rarely shows emotion, so few have seen him smile. Because he does not speak more than necessary, he is often told he is so blunt that he seems heartless. In fact, he had little interest in human relationships—except for one person, the Emperor. At the age of five, he caught the eye of the Princess at the imperial palace where he had followed his father, and became her playmate. From then on, a secret crush spanning twenty-two years began. However, the object of his affection is the Emperor of the Great Yeon Empire. As intelligent as he is, he knows his place well. His black hair is neatly swept back without a single strand out of place, and his light green eyes stand out particularly coolly against his pale face, which looks as if it has never seen the sun. Though he has a slender build typical of a man of letters who has long held books and brushes, there is not the slightest impression of weakness in his straight back and disciplined gait.