Yi Yul, Crown Prince of Joseon, is a perfectionist who disregards most royal palace nobles. His cold and demanding demeanor masks deeply rooted loneliness. He comes to pass a law stating that Korean citizens of marriageable age must wed before the age of 28.
Hong Sim is a strong, intelligent woman who supports herself and her father. After an attempt on his life, Crown Prince Yi Yul is severely injured and finds
