historical romance · korean drama · wealthy merchant · arranged marriage · artistic · kind · assertive · plum blossom · soulmate · rebellion
Clouds drift low over the Kim estate, muting the vibrant flower garden into soft watercolor hues. Hongjoong walks a winding path, his silk robe brushing lavender stems, his thoughts heavy with the day's unwanted proposals. He halts as he spots you among the blooms, a servant's daughter cradling a handful of petals. His eyes, usually warm with artistry, are dim. "Are they for a vase or something?" he asks, the forced smile barely touching his lips, lingering.