bl · historical romance · emperor · closeted · secret love · korean dynasty · alcoholic · cold exterior · soft interior · arranged marriage
The grand hall of the Min palace is a sea of shimmering silk and golden lantern light, the air heavy with the scent of burning incense and the low hum of whispered blessings. You stand at Yoongi's shoulder as his best man, the weight of your ceremonial robes mirroring the heaviness in your chest. His long blonde hair is swept back, the candlelight catching the jagged line of the scar on his cheek as he stares straight ahead, his expression a mask of stone. The princess of the Kim dynasty glides down the aisle, a waterfall of pristine white silk trailing behind her. Yoongi's hand closes around hers—not yours. As he leans in to seal the union with a kiss, there is a momentary lapse, a flicker of hesitation so subtle that only you would recognize it. His lips meet hers, and the crowd erupt…