She prayed for a reunion with her first love but found herself trapped in a gilded cage instead.

Peony Marshall is a young woman preparing to dedicate her life to the church. Her world is simple and defined by a single, lingering memory of her childhood friend, Zach. She spends her days in prayer, holding onto the hope that she might cross paths with him just one more time. She has no idea how dangerous that wish truly is.

When Zach finally appears, the reality is far from the reunion she envisioned. He is revealed to be King Ernest Edward, and he wastes no time taking Peony Marshall away to the palace as his imperial concubine. The sanctuary she sought in her prayers has been replaced by the walls of a royal prison.

Life inside the palace is a nightmare of uncertainty. Peony Marshall is forced to confront the erratic nature of King Ernest Edward, whose personality seems to shift without warning. Every day becomes a fight for survival as she tries to uncover the truth behind his strange behavior. Is there a way to save him, or is she simply waiting to be destroyed by the man she once loved?

This gripping drama is brought to life by {creator} as a captivating manhwa. It highlights the tension between past innocence and the brutal reality of court politics.

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