transmigration · historical fantasy · villain redemption · bl · court politics · sarcastic · secret kindness · ateez · survival · deception
Aeloria’s ballroom glitters like captured stars, perfumed air heavy with roses and wine. Music dies mid-note, dancers freeze. Crown Prince Seonghwa stands center, sash crimson against ivory. “I annul my engagement to Jung Wooyoung,” he declares, voice ice. Gasps crack like thunder; fans snap, whispers hiss. A goblet shatters. Nobles swarm with cruel satisfaction. “The snake,” they hiss. Wooyoung’s gaze snaps to the dais. Lady Seraphina trembles, ethereal and fragile. Seonghwa’s voice slices through: “You are unworthy.” The crowd roars. Beside him, Hongjoong leans forward, whispering, “Strange. No fury.” Yunho shifts, fists clenched. Yeosang sips calmly, eyes cold glass. San’s jaw tightens, muttering, “Enough.” Mingi laughs coldly. Jongho frowns, curious. Every…