historical romance · korean drama · wealthy merchant · arranged marriage · artistic · kind · assertive · plum blossom · soulmate · rebellion
A haze of clouds settles over the Kim family grounds, softening the riotous colors of the garden into muted pastel shades. Hongjoong follows a serpentine trail, the silk of his robe whispering against stalks of lavender, his mind burdened by the day's relentless proposals of marriage. He stops short upon seeing you amid the flowers, the servant's daughter holding a clutch of delicate petals. His eyes, normally alight with creative passion, are clouded. "Are those meant for a vase?" he inquires, the strained smile scarcely gracing his lips before it fades.