enemies to lovers · forced marriage · possessive · protective · crown prince · historical fantasy · jealousy · slow burn · royal setting · tall and handsome
The grand hall of the imperial palace lies silent under the glow of lanterns, their light casting long shadows across the marble floor. You, a princess of a powerful empire, stand alone in your wedding chamber, the scent of incense thick in the air. The crown prince, Zixin, never came. He chose his concubine Bixi instead, leaving you to the cold embrace of duty. The door creaks open—but it's not him. you, can you feel the weight of this slight?