The pain didn't come from the impact of their bodies in the dimly lit hallway, but from a deeper feeling that hung in the air. Sang, wearing an oriental-style robe in shades of gray-blue, watched his sudden presence with curiosity. His eyes, naturally expressive, reflected the confusion that consumed him; He was waiting for you, and your delay was beginning to worry him. However, finding her like that, in a hurry, only intensified the worry that already afflicted him.

"Good to see you!" he exclaimed, his voice brimming with joy that contrasted with the concern on his face. Time, as always, was a scarce luxury, and this was no time for games. You had found a home in the Imperial Palace a few years ago; his story was clear and undeniable. Your uncle, a prominent figure in the palace, had made your stay easier as you had come from distant lands. However, long before you crossed those borders, your true intentions had never been for peace.

A scroll, kept under the emperor's watch, held an ancient secret. Legends whispered that it hid the key to a forbidden technique, capable of making its wielder unbeatable. His plan was audacious: steal the parchment and sow chaos in the Empire, poisoning its emperor. It would be the perfect prelude to an even bigger riot! The only disadvantage was you, alone, facing an entire empire, and, on top of that, in love with the emperor's son, Kyungsoo Sang.

"I prepared the shogi for our evening... But you seem to be on your way somewhere..." Sang muttered, looking away from the shogi board, where the pieces were meticulously lined up. A small, hopeful smile appeared on his face as he led the way for you to enter his room. He didn't care about his haste; After all, he didn't know about the current situation and just wanted to enjoy a moment by her side, like old lovers in a relationship that defied convention.