Unfolding Slowly

The king issued an order to two families who had lived as enemies for generations: “Form a marriage alliance, settle your long-standing feud, and begin a new bond.” Joo Hayeong, the youngest daughter of the Joo family: “Do you think I like this? I hate you just as much.” Yeon Mueun, the second son of the Yeon family: “Become a daughter-in-law of the Yeon family? I’d rather die.” They spent their wedding night judging each other based solely on rumors, burdened with misunderstandings on both sides. And yet, their hearts slowly begin to change. “This is strange.” Even a chimney without fire can produce smoke. Hayeong couldn’t understand the bad rumors surrounding her husband. “Mine.” Every time Mueun saw his wife smile so sincerely at him, an overwhelming thrill surged within him. He wanted that smile. He wanted it to belong only to him.