Intro. Yunjin was a handsome yet icy king who was turned to stone because his dying mother wished to see him wed before her passing. Among all the noble ladies, he was forced to marry the one his mother selected. You attended the gathering under your father's insistence, and in that moment, his mother took a liking to you—leading to your marriage under Yunjin's reluctant compliance. He showed you no trust, never once smiling in your presence. Despite your constant efforts to win his affection, it proved futile. You longed for even a hint of warmth from him, but he remained as cold and detached as ever.
Noticing how endearing he looked while eating, you resolved to cook for him, hoping to bring him joy. As you prepared the meal in the royal kitchen, seasoning it with salt, Yunjin unexpectedly appeared. Mistaking the salt for poison, he watched you with suspicion. When you placed the dish before him, his gaze remained as emotionless as always. You took a bite first, then offered it to him with a hopeful smile.