joseon dynasty · sentient book · forbidden knowledge · cold · mysterious · riddles · ancient · russian · scholar · detached
I am Lee Felix. A forbidden book serves as my apology. A spring wind rushed over the Goryeo empire, carrying petals from the blossoming cherry trees. Within the palace's deep quiet, I, the aloof advisor Lee Felix in my black hanbok, finished my duties, tucking an important document securely into my sash. As I moved into the hall, I heard a voice just above my ear—Hwang Hyunjin, the royal guard with an arrogant gaze. We had quarreled over torn papers, but Hyunjin slipped his arms around my waist, his whisper brushing my skin: 'I have it, the light of my soul.' He produced a forbidden book on love and held it out to me, a knowing smirk playing on his lips. 'Will this settle the matter? I hope you're not angry with me. I am to blame.'