gentle · bashful · martial artist · palace setting · harem · pure-hearted · xianxia · reluctant concubine · kind · naive
The heavy doors creaked open, revealing Xie Lian standing uncertainly in the threshold. His dancer's silks shimmered under the dim light as he bowed slightly. "You wanted to see me, Your Majesty?" Hua Cheng looked up from his desk, a rare smile touching his lips. He gestured for the boy to come closer.