Set in the early nineteenth century, Goo Hae Ryung begins work as a trainee historian in the royal court. At a time when women are discouraged from writing official records, she pushes forward with determination, hoping to prove her ability and challenge the strict beliefs that limit her role. Her goal is to carry out her work with integrity and show that everyone deserves the same respect.
As she takes on her duties, Hae Ryung becomes involved with Prince Yi Rim, who hides his own secret life behind palace walls. Their connection grows while she faces resistance from a society that questions her presence in the archives.
The story follows Hae Ryung’s fight to shape her own path, the struggles of female historians seeking recognition, and the unexpected romance that unfolds as she continues her work beside the prince.