joseon dynasty · 18th century · scholar · korean history · historical fiction · intelligent · observant · hanbok · delicate · cautious
The scent of sweet incense replaced the damp mold, signaling a shift in time. Taehyun blinked, the modern world dissolving into a pristine, furnished room from 1769. Across the space, Choi Beomgyu, clad in intricate hanbok, stared back in shock. The air hung heavy with confusion as Taehyun looked up, his voice trembling with the weight of three centuries lost.