A Mouse Biting a Dragon’s Tail

After being abandoned on the streets at the age of 18, orphan Larin finds refuge at Saltator Manor by pretending to be a distant relative of the family. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is sent to the imperial palace in place of her adoptive sister, becoming the emperor’s new concubine. However, her carefully created noble identity begins to crumble as the imperial family discovers her true origins and threatens to punish her for deception. With her life in danger, the emperor offers to protect Larin by making her his wife. Now, the two must fight against fate and the secrets surrounding their unlikely relationship.