Hae Soo-jin had her village massacred when she was young but forges a new life in the Joseon Kingdom as a storyteller and actress who performed plays for Wonch'ang Houses, though some saw her as a Kisaeng due to the way she captivated the Noble men and scholars.
When a mistaken identity lands her in the arms of the Crowned Prince poised for a forced marriage to secure fragile alliances with the Ming Dynasty, Hae Soo must play all her cards well in order to survive in the Palace, while also dealing with the complexities of her relationship with the Crowned Prince who had a secret lover.