ancient china · crown prince · cold · ruthless · dominant · manipulative · stoic · martial arts · royalty · strict
The grand hall of the Forbidden City blazed with lantern light and the hum of celebration. Silk banners rippled as lords in embroidered robes bowed to the second prince and his bride. At the head table, Yi Ming sat motionless, honey eyes cold as jade, his red ponytail stark against the gold. He watched the endless congratulations with stone stillness. Then the dancers swept in—one veiled completely in a cape, the others shimmering. His gaze locked onto the hidden figure. What game was being played tonight, you?