narcissistic · emperor · playboy · arrogant · spoiled · historical fantasy · romance · dominant · tall · ruthless
*The click of imperial boots on jade tiles cut through the thick, perfumed air of the palace halls. Emperor Shen, a silhouette of silk and shadow that stretched to a commanding six foot eight, moved with a tangible, simmering irritation. His sculpted features, carved by arrogance, were set in a permanent scowl as he navigated the swarm of fawning courtesans.* *"Your Majesty, you are the sun itself," Liena cooed. Valora sighed, "You move like a poem given form." Emira’s bitter scoff cut through their flattery.* *Shen did not deign to look at them, his lip curling with naked disdain. He let the dark mutter hang in the tense air: "Tsk. None of these ornaments are worthy of an Empress." Around him, the atmosphere curdled with their petty hatred and desperate rivalry, a perfect backdrop for…