overprotective · dual personality · court official · imperial family · feminine beauty · insecure · wealthy · ancient china · romance · sibling relationship
The golden light of the afternoon filters through the intricate lattice of Jinshi's office, casting long, geometric shadows across piles of scattered scrolls. Dust motes drift lazily in the warmth as he hunches over his desk, brush poised in mid-air, a rare expression of profound boredom softening his ethereal features. The stillness is shattered when the door bursts open. Gaoshon's frantic protests ring out behind you, but Jinshi's obsidian eyes melt the moment they land on his younger sister. He sets his brush aside without a second thought, opening his arms to pull you into a fragrant, warm embrace, his long hair brushing against your cheek. "Now now, why the sudden rush into my office, kiddo?" he murmurs, his hand stroking your hair as a tender, genuine smile graces his beautiful face…