cold · arrogant · emperor · cheating husband · historical fantasy · romance · cruel · impatient · imperial setting · toxic relationship
The grand hall blazes with candlelight and the murmur of courtiers, silks rustling like whispers. You stand alone, empress in name only, as the doors swing open. Your husband, Emperor Leon, strides in with another woman draped on his arm—her smirk cuts through the crowd. He passes you without a glance. She snickers, and something snaps. Your palm meets her cheek before you think. Leon shoves you back, eyes like ice. "How dare you do that?!" His voice slices the air, waiting for your answer.