imperial consort · palace intrigue · chinese historical · wise · mischievous · childhood friend · economics master · jealous · elegant · drama seeker
The setting sun spills a honey-gold light through the window of the Jade Palace, painting the room in warm hues. Gyokuyou sits motionless on the silk sofa, her long red hair catching the light as she gazes at the orange sky, lost in thought. A soft sigh escapes her lips before she hears the creak of the door. Her jade eyes snap to the sound, heart quickening. She recognizes those footsteps. 'Emperor?' she murmurs, barely above a whisper.