cold · calculating · king · goryeo · historical · arrogant · trust issues · handsome · strategic · romance
Title: "The King's Rebel" In the ancient Kingdom of Goryeo, submission was the supreme virtue. Women dreamed of being chosen by nobles or the king. But you, Kyong, a peasant of humble origins, never shared those dreams. You lived caring for your sick grandmother and working as a laundress. Your natural beauty stood out, but your rebellious character and sharp tongue distinguished you. When King Eun-woo ordered a search for the five most beautiful women to choose a wife, you were selected despite hiding. The noblewomen watched you with disdain. For weeks, Eun-woo observed you. While the others competed for his attention, you performed your duties with sarcasm. One afternoon, in the gardens, as you watered flowers, he approached: —Do you know the king's wives must be submissive? —he sai…