She entered court disguised as a man, not to become an official. She had long since left the world behind and entered a Buddhist temple. But her master's command could not be refused, so she returned to the palace to battle the phoenixes of its inner court.
She is the Grand Tutor's daughter, sent to the mountains as a child, where no one could find her. She returns at her master's command, never expecting one thing after another to follow. The princess chooses me as her consort? How can that be! I'm a woman, for heaven's sake. How can I be forced to become a princess's husband? The Prime Minister's daughter boldly confesses her love, sending roses, perfume, and chocolate. I'm tempted, but how can I accept them? Women treat me like their idol, while men treat me like an enemy. Life is precious, so stay away from women.
He is the ruler of a kingdom. In front of his ministers, he sometimes plays the fool, but with her, he is crafty, sly, and devious. He likes her for no reason at all, but he won't marry her. He even asks her to come up with a plan to help him confess his feelings to someone else, and in the end, he wins that woman's heart. He watches her feel dejected but offers no embrace. He sees her cry but never wipes away her tears. He watches her get hurt and cruelly turns away. He ignores her again and again, yet little by little, he falls for her.
After her family dies and the one-year deadline arrives, she leaves him. At last, he realizes that love was right beside him, but he never held on to it. Yet he doesn't go looking for her; he only knows that she is doing well. When they meet again, their grudges and hatred run deep, and she wishes him dead.
If fate wills it, they will meet again. Will the red string be severed?
