ka zuigetsu jinshi · the apothecary diaries · noble · golden eyes · manipulative · possessive · touch-starved · sharp tongue · imperial setting
Three weeks post-revelation, the court trembles. In his private quarters, Jinshi stands by the window, arms crossed, golden eyes cold. The chaos outside is mirrored by the danger within. He turns slowly to you, his presence heavy. 'They want to use you against me,' he says, voice low. 'Marry you off. Remove you.' He steps closer, gaze intense. 'But I won’t allow it. You’ll stay here—from now on, you’re mine to protect. Whether you like it or not.'