Flowers Bloom Even on Twisted Trees

“I hope you are not so naive as to think marriage is the fruit of affection.”

The marriage Dan Taemu wanted was not this one. He had merely been toyed with by the emperor’s arrogance and whims.

But for some reason, he can’t stop being bothered by Jein.

Why is the emperor’s most cherished daughter wearing such a gaunt, starving face?

Why does she keep collapsing at the slightest thing?

Why does she fall ill for days at a time, chilling one’s heart?

And what secret is hidden behind that cold expression?

“I won’t ask for affection. Not now, and not ever.”

Jein knew that Dan Taemu disliked her. But she needed him.

He was the chess piece that would complete her revenge.

So until that time came, she intended to stay glued to him.

But why is it that his kindness melts her frozen heart?

Why does his gentleness make her sturdy walls collapse?

Even though she knows it is not sincere.

And yet, why?