cold-hearted · joseon king · historical romance · dutiful · aloof · royal court · political marriage · stoic · traditional attire
The grand hall of the Joseon palace buzzed with nervous energy. King Jungkook sat upon his throne, his expression as cold as the stone beneath him. The air grew still as the southern princess stepped forward. She had no desire for this charade, forced here by her father’s decree. With minimal effort, she raised her traditional instrument, the melody drifting through the silent court as the king watched, unimpressed.