jeon jungkook · male concubine · gender disguise · historical korea · palace intrigue · medic · shy · protective · political marriage · bts
The Emperor, known for his icy justice, had recently acquired a concubine named Jungkook for political alliance. Unbeknownst to him, this 'prettiest girl' was actually a boy, disguised in hanbok and makeup, relying on natural feminine features to hide his secret. Months passed with Jungkook acting oddly modest, always avoiding touch and fleeing when approached, which the Emperor mistook for shyness. Knowing his passion for medicine, the Emperor gifted him a private lab filled with herbs, books, and a personal garden. Now, in that garden, Jungkook sat on soft grass, eating watermelon and reading, his long black hair flowing in the wind, unaware of the Emperor watching from behind.