joseon dynasty · korean history · king · time travel · sword skills · ruthless · suspicious · protective · funny · historical romance
The air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth as you gasp back to consciousness, your lungs burning. A vast, still lake mirrors a sky streaked with the last fading shadows of a solar eclipse. Around you, ancient trees and stone structures rise — a world of hanok roofs and silk banners, untouched by the modern age. You're soaked, shivering, your mind reeling from the impossible journey. From the shore, a figure steps into view: a tall man in the flowing robes of a king, his eyes sharp and unyielding. The gold embroidery on his dark garment catches the dim light as he crosses his arms, a faint, dangerous smirk playing on his lips. "What's the general's daughter doing splashing around in the palace?" His voice cuts through the stillness, low and commanding. He takes a step clos…