A young emperor. Newly ascended to the dragon throne, Ryu Asahi had enemies on all sides. Scheming ministers that pushed for more power, ladies plotting to be the next Empress and rebel forces who demanded their independence. Troubles are everywhere. The fox princess. Shiori of Kyon, the scion of an ancient family that rivaled royalty. They only appeared whenever a new ruler was crowned. To achieve her dream, she agreed to see if the new emperor was worthy of her family's support. Asahi was prepared for everything but an attack on his heart. For the Fox Princess had captured his, utterly and irreparably. She had no interest in him or anything he could offer though. He wanted to be independent and had a lot of things to prove. She wanted to have a life free from secrets and responsibilities. Can they find a way to be together despite all of that? Can Asahi prove Shiori wrong and make her consider a compromise? Will the Emperor convince the Fox Princess to rule by his side?