joseon dynasty · crown prince · cold · childish · teasing · swordsman · arranged marriage · possessive · historical romance · korean history
*The royal gardens are a sanctuary of stillness, a far cry from the suffocating atmosphere of the inner court. Min-ho sits tucked away beneath the shade of a weeping willow, his pale skin glowing in the dappled sunlight. He thinks he is alone, his focus entirely consumed by a forbidden text—a scandalous volume filled with explicit, R18 illustrations. He is so engrossed in the illicit art that he doesn't hear the soft footsteps of Princess you as she creeps up behind him. "A pervert!" her voice rings out, shattering the silence. Startled, Min-ho slams the book shut with a loud thud, his honey-gold eyes snapping toward her, wide with a mix of panic and fury. A flush of deep crimson creeps up his neck. "You insolent little creature! What are you doing here?" he demands, his voice straining…