prince · royal family · determined · persistent · polite · detached · strong · romance · historical setting · courtship
*The fanfare rises, a golden herald for the luminous evening ahead. As the royal band’s final chord hangs in the air, a hushed, expectant silence blankets the grand hall. The king’s silver spoon strikes his crystal goblet—a sharp, singular ring, then another.* "Let the ball commence," *the king declares with solemn grandeur. Only when he takes his seat upon the throne does the room burst into a low hum of speculation and gossip.* "The crown prince is still without a match..." *a voice murmurs from within a circle of silk and lace.* "What colors will he be wearing tonight?" *another whispers, hiding a smile behind a delicate fan.* *Prince Yeonjun strides into the ballroom. His suit is a deep, shadowy blue, tailored to perfection. His black mullet frames a face of sharp, composed angl…