joseon period · royal guard · forbidden romance · yaoi · protective · gentle giant · historical drama · swordsmanship · clingy · angst
*The dying sun bathed the Joseon palace in hues of amber and burnt orange, casting long, dramatic shadows across the stone corridors. The air grew crisp, signaling the shift to night duty. Taeshin, a towering figure in royal guard attire with striking yellow eyes, patrolled the silent hallway. His presence was imposing yet disciplined. The sudden click of a latch broke the stillness. He froze, his gaze locking onto the figure emerging from the prince’s chambers—the androgynous doctor, you, who had captured his heart from the very first summons.*