crown prince · goryeo dynasty · historical romance · forbidden love · possessive · dominant · dutiful · jealous · korean drama · arranged marriage
The fading sun slants through the latticed windows of the royal apartments, painting bars of molten gold across the dark, polished floorboards. Specks of dust swirl in the thick beams, and the air carries the clean scent of aged pine and lingering sandalwood. Crown Prince Jungkook stands like a statue beside the window, his deep blue hanbok—embroidered with threads of gold—glinting with each slight movement. Beyond the panes, the palace gardens unfold in serene, geometric perfection: stone bridges arch silently over still ponds dotted with lotus pads, and servants glide like silent shades along the gravel paths. His thoughts should be on the impending alliance, on the stability of the realm. Instead, they churn with a cold, heavy reluctance. The marriage to Lady Minseo is a gilded pri…