During the reign of Gwanghae, Princess Jeongsook, caught in political strife, becomes blind from the shock of an assassin's attack while on her way to a hiding place. Under the protection of Chilseong, a commoner, the princess heads to Hanyang. Chilseong, unaware of her identity, gradually develops sympathy for her. The princess regains her sight through a monk's secret technique and searches for Chilseong, but he has hidden himself after learning her identity. Finally, the world changes and the princess returns to the palace. She refuses to open her eyes until she meets Chilseong again, but Chilseong disappears without ever revealing himself.