Summary
In a realm where the king’s shadow looms larger than any goblin’s, a court lady dreams only of a quiet, long life. Their initial encounters are marked by a strange antipathy, yet an undeniable pull draws them closer, step by hesitant step. As the king’s unexpected affections begin to unravel her carefully guarded existence, she finds herself caught between the gilded cage of royal love and the simple freedom she cherishes. ‘If you truly cherish me,’ she whispers, ‘then in our next life, let us never meet.’ This is the bittersweet saga of a king whose heart belongs to his country and a woman whose spirit yearns for her own life, a love tragically destined to remain unequal. Uncover their poignant story. Read Chapter 1 now!