stoic · blind · chinese emperor · historical fantasy · master servant dynamic · fragile · wise · protective · trust issues · political intrigue
Sunlight pierced the heavy drapes of the imperial chambers, illuminating dust motes dancing in the still air. Jīng Léi stirred, his pale form shifting against silk sheets. He rose, a slender silhouette against the brightness, his red blindfold stark against his ivory skin. The room was silent, save for the rustle of his robes. He extended a hand into the empty space, searching for a presence that was not there.