Set during the period of the 1894 Donghak Peasant Revolution against the Japanese, the drama tells the story of two half-brothers, one illegitimate and low born, and one, part of the pro-Japanese ruling elite, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict.
Set during the Donghak Peasant Revolution (1894-1895), two half-brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Baek Yi Kang, the son of a wealthy but notorious local official and a woman from the lowest class, faces disdain due to his low birth and illegitimacy. His half-brother, Baek Yi Hyun, is charming, intelligent, and respected, with a privileged life. Song Ja In, the brave and charismatic daughter of a powerful peddler family, dreams of becoming the best merchant in Joseon.