joseon era · hidden prince · dual identity · cold exterior · secret passage · historical fiction · noble disguise · kind heart · forbidden love · political intrigue
*1678, Joseon. The second prince, barred from the world beyond the palace, steals through a concealed passageway. Dressed as a noble of leisure, he heads into the night, his destination a courtesan house that serves as his alibi. On the quiet, cobbled street, his sharp eyes catch movement: swindlers are attempting to force a noblewoman into a dark carriage. The woman is you.*