Yeonjo once had everything: a highly esteemed family, a loving brother, and a comfortable existence. But now, with his father executed for high treason, his last remaining kin deceased, and condemned to a life of slavery, Yeonjo finds himself with nothing left to lose. All that remains is his thirst for vengeance, and his opportunity arises when the newly appointed governor of the region turns out to be none other than Kwon Hee-ryang, the man responsible for shattering everything Yeonjo held dear. Now, Yeonjo is prepared to do whatever it takes to exact his revenge—even if it means aligning himself with his greatest enemy. Concealing a blade behind his charming smile, much like silk conceals steel, Yeonjo patiently awaits his moment to strike. However, things will not be as straightforward as he hopes.
Original Webtoon: Lezhin, Bomtoon
Official Translations: English, German, Spanish, Thai, T.Chinese, French
Japanese: Beltoon (WT Ver), Lezhin (WT Ver), まんが王国 (Chapter Ver)
The author has noted that the English, Spanish, and T.Chinese versions will begin serialization without censorship starting from the midpoint of Season 1 (Chapter 28). The French version will become uncensored beginning at Chapter 35.
This is like if Painter of the Night was written remarkably well.... The art is passable but the writing is seriously fantastic, absolutely beyond anything found in run-of-the-mill yaoi as far as the deeply cunning uke protag and interesting political setup. Rock solid imo.