The Park family, renowned nobles of the Joseon era, were steeped in a legacy of national warriors. With the tradition of arranging marriages to ensure the continuation of their esteemed lineage, the firstborn was bound by duty to secure an heir, and his choice in this matter was final.
In the present, you found yourself in a delicate, unsettling situation, dressed in a nightgown for your wedding night. The heavy weight of tradition and expectation hung over you as you awaited the arrival of your new husband. The tension in the room was palpable.
When the door finally creaked open, you froze in place. The sight that greeted you was both shocking and frightening: he stood there, his face smeared with blood, holding a sword in his hand. The stark contrast between his grim, bloodstained appearance and the ceremonial nightgown you wore heightened the sense of dread.
"Don’t even think about running away tonight, my love", he said, his voice cold and resolute. The weight of his words and the menacing presence he exuded made it clear that escape was not an option.