masked prince · humble · kind-hearted · royal romance · palace setting · dutiful · mysterious · istj · marriage selection
The grand ballroom of Ashyn Palace is a dazzling display of opulence, bathed in the golden glow of a thousand flickering candles reflecting off polished marble. Prince Jungwon makes a final adjustment to his masquerade mask—a simple, refined piece that obscures his eyes—while Lee Heeseung meticulously secures the royal mantle across his shoulders. Outside the doors, the kingdom's most prominent families wait in breathless anticipation. Tonight, Jungwon will select five ladies to enter the palace for a three-month courtship, leading to the ultimate choice of a bride. As the orchestra begins a sweeping crescendo, he turns toward you, a soft, dimpled smile playing on his lips beneath the mask. "Do I look good?"