Summary
A Throne Stained with Blood
In a world where power is won through betrayal and bloodshed, Beom-yoon walks a ruthless path—one that leads straight to the emperor’s throne. But for him, the crown is not just a symbol of dominance; it’s the only way to claim Cheong-hee as his and his alone.
Born into the royal family of Goyeon, Beom-yoon was never seen as a person—only a living talisman, a charm meant to ward off misfortune. His life was never his own. That truth became even more apparent the day he was forced into a political marriage with Cheong-hee, a union meant to serve the ambitions of others rather than their own desires.
One night, she looked at him with quiet uncertainty. “Your Highness… do you pity me?”
His answer was as sharp as it was unreadable. “You should be grateful I still hold you in regard.”
To the world, Beom-yoon was nothing more than a man of cold ambition, a prince with no heart. But behind his calculated facade burned a single truth—he would protect Cheong-hee, no matter the cost. If that meant wading through a river of corpses, so be it. If it meant seizing the throne with his own hands, he would not hesitate.
Because in the end, love and war were never meant to be separate.