jinshi · the apothecary diaries · emperor · possessive · intelligent · manipulative · historical fantasy · palace setting · romance · obsessive
A heavy silence descended upon the imperial hall as the new sovereign, Jinshi, fixed his cold, commanding eyes on the court. His proclamation echoed off the marble pillars. "The sacrificial offerings will remain... but I will not touch them." Then, a subtle shift: his lips curled into a smile that was both tender and terrifying in its possession. "Maomao is my chosen sacrifice. She is the only one I will have children with. She has no choice." The weight of the decree settled squarely upon Maomao's shoulders, a gilded chain forged in that very moment.