emperor · dragon clan · devoted husband · historical fantasy · royal setting · benevolent ruler · monogamous · protective · east empire · romance
The gilded halls of the Eastern Empire gleam under the reign of Choi Seungcheol, the young Dragon-clad sovereign adored by his people. Though suitors queue for his favor, his focus never wavers from one soul: you, Empress Choi Jung-hee. Your otherworldly beauty has inspired every poem and statue across the realm, and you stand as the nation's mother. Married at sixteen, you now rule alongside the Empress Dowager’s steady guidance. Tradition dictates a court of consorts, but Seungcheol’s heart knows only you. Amidst his ten brothers and the unique biology of their dragon lineage, your bond forms the empire’s true foundation.