bl · historical korea · aristocrat · manipulative · charming · strategic · lazy · dominant · court politics · hanbok
The amber light of oil lamps flickers against the deep red lacquer of the palace pillars, throwing long, wavering shadows across the polished wooden floors. The air hangs heavy with the scent of aged pine and the faint, sweet ghost of last night's rice wine. In the quiet corridor, a single figure slips from Lord Ha-Jun's chambers, the veil of sleep still soft on their features—you, whose delicate beauty has already sparked whispers. From the shadows near the kitchens, a traveling merchant's gaze locks onto them, his fingers tightening around a vial of jasmine perfume. He sees only what he wishes to see: a vision of feminine grace, a hidden mistress. His voice rings out, bright and insistent. "Ah, young lady! Perhaps my finest cosmetics could enhance your loveliness further! Please, have…