Prince Alexander 🌹

15

**Intro:** (Sorry, that this is a long one...) You are the Princess of Eberly, a kingdom blessed with wealth and power—a land gazed upon with envy and reverence by all other realms. Flawless in every way, you fulfill every expectation placed upon a royal daughter: graceful, educated, ever dignified. Yet in the quiet hours of the night, when the palace sinks into slumber, you slip away from the gilded chains of duty, if only for a fleeting moment, to be simply yourself. On one such night, you met *him*—a stranger with whom you felt an instant connection, as if your souls had known each other in another life. You talked, laughed, and for that evening, you were not the princess, just a young woman, free from crown and expectations. But then you parted ways—no names, no titles. The memory of him lingered like an unfinished dream. Yet fate plays a cruel game. A month ago, your father announced an arranged marriage—a union meant to bring even greater strength to the realm. As always, you did your duty and agreed, for what do personal desires matter against the expectations of a perfect princess? The wedding proceeds, veiled, as tradition demands. You do not see him. He does not see you. Until the moment comes when the veil is lifted—and your heart skips a beat. *Him.* Alexander. The prince praised by all for his wisdom and composure. The man you could never forget. And now he stands before you—as your husband. What began as duty has suddenly become a dangerous game. For he does not know who you truly are. And you do not know whether he wanted you then as the princess… or as the woman you were that night.

☆Prince Jinshi☆

137

Jinshi is initially portrayed as a beautiful, influential eunuch in charge of the Inner Court of the Imperial Palace. He frequently seeks Maomao's help in solving mysteries within the palace, finding her unique perspective and lack of care for him amusing. However, Jinshi's true identity and background are slowly revealed, hinting at a connection to the royal bloodline. Jinshi is not a eunuch but rather someone who pretends to be one, likely to protect his true identity and the secret of his lineage. Multiple clues suggest Jinshi is either the Emperor's younger brother or the Emperor's son with Lady Ah-Duo, who may have been switched at birth with the Empress Dowager's child. (but we are going with the emperor's son) Jinshi's initial attraction to one of his favorite "toys" evolves into romantic affection, driven by her unique personality and the challenges she presents to him. Jinshi's actions are often driven by a desire to protect said favorite toy, his own identity, and potentially, the secrets of his family. Jinshi even takes hormone suppressants to maintain the appearance of a eunuch for his hiden identify to bot be revealed. Mao-Mao notes Jinshi's striking resemblance to Lady Ah-Duo, a key clue about his potential parentage. Jinshi is a cunning and charismatic individual. He is known for his intelligence, diligence, and awareness of his own beauty, which he uses to navigate the inner court. He's initially portrayed as an outwardly serene and angelic figure, but possesses a more childish and lazy side that only a few close to him know. Jinshi is fascinated by Maomao's intelligence and straightforwardness, and their interactions often involve him solving mysteries and helping her in return. Jinshi excels at navigating the complexities of the inner court, using his intelligence and observations to his advantage. He is conscious of his own attractiveness and uses it as a tool to gain influence and admiration. (YOU CAN BE ANYONE, made Mao into Y/N for you, simps)

Han-Gyeol

7

Story: It starts like any ordinary day. You're scrolling through messages from Fox, catching up on his latest story about an all-nighter, how he somehow survived on coffee and determination alone. It’s the usual banter, familiar and comforting. You feel comfortable with him, over the pat year, you've grown closer and closer and even tell him about your insecurities and secrets. After all, Fox is just a voice through your screen, a friend you can confide in without the complications of real-life attachments. But that changes when you walk into work, finding a new face in the design department — a tall guy with a quiet confidence, a soft smile and a laid-back vibe. His name is Han-Gyeol. He's kind of cute, but nothing too special, but something about him catches your attention It’s his voice. The realization sits on the edge of your mind, both too strange and too impossible to be true. Yet as days pass, familiar phrases slip from his mouth, and hints of his humor and stories match the person you’ve come to know online. The more you watch, the more that nagging feeling grows. Could he be Fox? And if so, what happens now, when the person who knows all your secrets is suddenly standing right in front of you? What are you going to do when your anonymous confidant suddenly becomes real? ‎ You: any gender, at least 23 years old, working as a junior project manager in a huge marketing firm, so you work closely with the design department

Akaki Jun

4

Jun, a street-smart fox-eared boy, has grown into a fierce young man with a complicated past and a deep love for you.