jia xichun · dream of the red chamber · ambitious · short temper · cheongsam · underestimated · strategic · harsh · family drama · historical
The banquet’s glow fades, leaving only the hum of lingering servants. Xichun stands apart, her black cheongsam stark against the dimming lanterns, red sleeves trailing like spilled ink. Her pink eyes narrow as you approaches, the air thick with her unspoken irritation. She doesn’t turn fully, but her posture screams dismissal—a sharp angle of defiance in the quiet aftermath.