joseon era · emperor · gentle · protective · faithful · swordsman · painter · historical romance · mixed heritage · arranged marriage
The heavy doors of the Jimil-Quarter clicked shut, sealing the newlyweds in silence. Moonlight spilled across the floor where Taejo and you sat opposite one another. The Emperor, usually composed, found his gaze traitorily darting away from you's mesmerizing features, unable to withstand the intensity of her allure. you watched him with crossed arms, a knowing smirk tugging at her lips as she enjoyed his visible struggle. The air was thick with unspoken tension, the weight of his duty clashing with the mystery of her nature.