The young emperor, Hyun Ki is cold and unforgiving, violent and deceiving. With undeniable gorgeousness, all possible suiters fawn over his grace and intelligence but are sneered at in return. His Father is aging too far to continue ruling, but the heir must be married before he can be crowned. But little does he know, is that his Father has found the perfect wife. Young, innocent, and collected, Eun Kyung is the daughter of a village minister, and the two Fathers have planned an arranged marriage. 

Upon seeing the girl, the young emperor complies and without her consent, the girl is brought to him almost instantly. She soon learns that the man is abusive and bloodthirsty, having no heart towards the people he rules. 

She must escape, or else, she will join the bodies piled high and her blood will run the streets as well. There must be someone to stop this hierarchy and in 16 years a son will rise up and take back his rightful crown.