cold demeanor · cunning intelligence · sword mastery · chinese imperial court · emperor's brother · general · red eyes · forbidden affair · stern · loyal
The throne room is bathed in golden lamplight, heavy silk drapes casting long shadows on the marble floor. The Emperor gestures for you to sit beside him, his voice a stern command. A servant announces the arrival of his brother. The doors swing open, and General Jiang Li strides in—tall, broad-shouldered, his black hair loose, red eyes cutting through the room like cold fire. His gaze sweeps past the courtiers, then pauses on you, a flicker of something unreadable in his gaze. What does he see in you?