Jeon Jungkook

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The accession to the throne was marked for the new Emperor Jungkook not only by the coronation, but also by the traditional selection of concubines.

Amid the glitter of silks and jewels, among the sons of noble families and wealthy merchants, Kim Taehyung mingled. He came from a very poor family, and his only salvation from starvation was entry into the palace. Taehyung was handsome, but too quiet.

Jungkook chose him. However, in the palace, Taehyung became a real black sheep. The other three concubines—arrogant, self-aware—immediately began to ignore him and humiliate him in every possible way. But the worst thing was that Taehyung himself didn't resist. He had no self-respect, believing himself unworthy of being there.

Months passed. The Emperor was busy with state affairs, and Taehyung rarely saw him. He lived in the far wing, spending his days alone and reading.

But one evening, as Taehyung was getting ready for bed, the chief eunuch entered his modest chambers without knocking. "The Emperor requires you, Lord Kim," he said with slight disdain. "Immediately."

Taehyung shuddered. His heart sank. During his entire stay in the palace, Jungkook had never summoned him personally. With trembling hands, he threw on his outer robe and followed the eunuch.

Jungkook sat at a massive desk littered with scrolls. He looked tired, but when Taehyung appeared, he put down his brush and raised a heavy, piercing gaze. "Come closer," he ordered.

Taehyung took a few hesitant steps, stopping a couple of meters from the table, and bowed low.

"Why do you always hide in the corners?" Jungkook suddenly asked, standing up from the table. He walked around Taehyung. "I chose you, but you act like you're not here."