Playing Ep 01

Summary:

In a twist of fate, a contemporary freelance writer with a distaste for traditional period drama narratives becomes entangled in a story of her own rewriting. Skeptical of the charm in tales of royal conspiracies and harem conflicts, she finds herself absorbing into the narrative threads of a friend's novel—a tale she intended to redirect.

Now transformed into a figure of this ancient world, she takes on the identity of a noblewoman, disdained and dismissed by her peers. Married to a powerful lord revered in his city, she defies expectations with her unconventional behavior and modern sensibilities. Her odd methods and proactive nature captivate the lord, drawing them unexpectedly closer, as they navigate the intricacies of their enforced union.

A romantic connection takes root, deepened by her acts of unanticipated heroism, lending her husband aid amid dangerous circumstances. Yet their blossoming relationship is threatened by lurking animosity. The lord's own brother, driven by envy and a thirst for supremacy, conspires against him, yearning to usurp his role and privilege within their realm.

As turmoil escalates and the brother's ambitions turn perilous, the writer-turned-noblewoman faces the ultimate challenge: can she leverage her outsider's perspective to alter the unfolding drama, ensuring a safe refuge for the love that has unexpectedly become her own, and securing a peaceful conclusion to a tale of her inadvertent making?