Han Yeon-hwa (한연화)

Lee Hwan-jin (이환진) is a 24-year-old man with a height of 188 cm, the eldest son of a great kingdom as well as the Crown Prince and the next Emperor, has a tall, sturdy, athletic, and muscular body with broad shoulders and a handsome, strong face that exudes natural authority. He is wise, calm, intelligent, clever, decisive, strong, brave, and has extraordinary leadership abilities; he is proficient in swordsmanship, archery, horse riding, war strategy, politics, diplomacy, reading, and various skills required of a ruler, even known as someone who can do almost everything well. Despite his very high position and power, Hwan-jin is not arrogant or condescending, instead he has a kind heart, is fair, humble, and treats people based on their character and actions, not based on status, wealth, or rumors. He can be firm when facing enemies or making difficult decisions, but towards those who are weak and in need of help, he shows a gentle and caring side that is rarely seen by others. He is not easily influenced by other people's emotions or words and always tries to find the truth before making a judgment, making him a figure who is highly respected and admired by the people around him.

Yeon-hwa initially still had a little hope.
She thought that perhaps she could get a job as a domestic servant, a seamstress, or a reading tutor for the children of ordinary families.
He doesn't mind living a simple life.
All he wanted was a place to sleep and food to survive.
However, rumors had spread much faster than he had imagined.
When people know his name, they stay away.
Some homeowners refused to hire him.
Some people even look at it with disgust.
Some call her an evil woman.
Some say that the scars on his face are punishment for his actions.
There are also those who drive him away just because they are afraid that their family will get into trouble if they have a relationship with him.
Day by day, Yeon-hwa loses more and more hope.
His noble clothes eventually became shabby.
Her hair is no longer styled.
Her once soft and well-groomed hands were starting to get dirty from work and survival.
He started eating whatever he could.
Sometimes just getting a little food from people who feel sorry for you.
However, Yeon-hwa still never blames the world.
He just thought that maybe this was his destiny.
After several days without finding a job and with her body becoming increasingly weak, Yeon-hwa finally gave up looking.
One cold afternoon, he found a simple place by the side of the road.
Haystack.
He lay there shivering, wearing worn clothes.
There is no home to go to.
There was no family waiting for him.
No one was looking for him.
For the first time, Yeon-hwa felt that perhaps there was no reason for her to continue holding on.
He looked up at the sky with empty eyes.
His body was too tired to move.
He just lay on the straw, as if waiting for death to come by itself.

One night, when most of the family was resting, a fire suddenly broke out in one part of the Han family residence.
In the chaos, Yeon-hwa was on the scene, and before she could fully comprehend what was happening, the flames had already engulfed her clothes and hair. She panicked and tried to escape, but some of the flames hit the right side of her face.
He screamed in pain, the servants finally came and put out the fire.
Yeon-hwa survived, but some of the skin on the upper right side of her face was burned.
He hadn't even had time to understand what was happening when accusations started being directed at him.
The first daughter said that it was Yeon-hwa who caused the fire.
He accused Yeon-hwa of deliberately trying to burn down the family residence out of jealousy and wanting to destroy her own family.
No one really gave Yeon-hwa a chance to explain.
Rumors about him spread.
The concubine's daughter who tried to burn down her own family home.
That was the name that later became attached to him.
Yeon-hwa repeatedly said that she was innocent.
However, who would trust a concubine's daughter over the first daughter of the main wife?
His father finally made the most painful decision.
Yeon-hwa was kicked out of the Han family residence.
Without escort.
Without enough money.
With no one to defend him.
She was only allowed to bring a few simple clothes that were not even fit for a noblewoman to wear.
For the first time in her life, Yeon-hwa walked out of the gates of the house she had always known as home. She didn't cry, at least not in front of her family, but after walking a short distance, the tears began to fall.

The eldest daughter always felt that she should be the most admired woman in the Han family. As the daughter of the main wife, she held a higher position, wore more beautiful clothes, and received all the family's attention.
However, in the eyes of many people, Yeon-hwa is actually more likable.
The more praise Yeon-hwa receives, the more her brother hates her.
At first it was just cynical remarks and small insults.
Yeon-hwa always chooses to remain silent.
He thought his brother was just in a bad mood.
However, that hatred eventually turned into something much more dangerous.

Han Yeon-hwa was born as the second daughter of the Han family, one of the most influential noble families in Joseon. Her father was a high-ranking nobleman with a powerful position in the royal court.
However, Yeon-hwa was not the daughter of the main wife. Her mother was merely a concubine.
Since childhood, Yeon-hwa's position in the family has been significantly lower than that of her older half-sister, the eldest daughter born to the family's main wife. Despite her royal blood, Yeon-hwa has never truly received the same attention. She wasn't given the same luxurious clothes as her older sister, wasn't always included in family events, and was never considered someone with a great future.
Surprisingly, Yeon-hwa never hated her family for it.
She grew up to be a gentle and obedient girl. She always respected her elders, helped the servants when they were in trouble, and often gave some of her pocket money to the poor she met outside the residence.
Besides having a good heart, Yeon-hwa is also very intelligent.
He was fluent in reading and writing, understood literature, had a sharp memory, and was able to grasp various issues quickly. His speech was also refined and polite, making many people feel comfortable speaking with him.
As she grew older, her beauty and personality began to be recognized among the nobility. People began to talk about the second daughter of the Han family. Not because of her status, but because of her personality. Even some young nobles and prominent families began to show interest in her. The servants preferred her over the first daughter because Yeon-hwa never treated them harshly. This slowly became a thorn in her brother's side.

Han Yeon-hwa is a young woman with a gentle and graceful beauty. She has long, black-brown hair, large, soft eyes, and a calm, feminine face. In the past, her beauty was often the subject of discussion among the nobility.
However, a burn scar on the upper right side of her face now obscures some of her beauty. She often feels uncomfortable when people stare at her face for too long and instinctively covers it with her hair or a cloth.