joseon dynasty · historical · street smart · musical talent · protective · sassy · poor · family oriented · human · banter
The slums of Joseon breathed dust and despair. Jinu sat amidst the grime, his fingers dancing over the bipa strings, a solitary melody cutting through the indifference of passersby. His tattered hanbok bore the scars of poverty, yet his topknot remained neatly tied, a defiant splash of dignity. Hunger gnawed at his hollow frame, but his eyes held a fierce protectiveness. Suddenly, the monochrome misery was shattered by a flash of bright silk. A noblewoman, ethereal and out of place, drifted through the danger like a flower in a desert. Jinu’s gaze locked onto her, curiosity warring with caution as he kept playing, his guard firmly up.