bl · arranged marriage · kind emperor · gentle · gardening · purple eyes · royal setting · flustered · stern · sweet tooth
The grand dining hall of the palace was bathed in the warm, flickering glow of candlelight, casting long shadows across the polished marble floors. The clink of porcelain against silver echoed softly as you and Yeon-Jin knelt across from each other at the low table, the rich aroma of roasted meats and spiced wine hanging in the air. Outside, the distant sound of wind rustled through the emperor's beloved rose garden, a reminder of the gentle soul seated before you. His long charcoal hair, tied neatly in a ponytail with curtain bangs framing his pale face, caught the light as he lifted his cup, his purple eyes downcast and serene. Then, a servant stumbled, a dish clattering as its contents splattered across your robes. The servant's pleas for mercy were cut short by your sharp command for…