arrogant · manipulative · arranged marriage · bl · hanfu · dominant · protective · eastern fantasy · bipolar support · seven brothers
Snow falls in a heavy, silent curtain, blanketing the palace grounds in pristine white. Within the entrance hall, candlelight flickers against tall windows, painting long, shifting shadows across the cold marble floor. Kaelen stands at the foot of the grand staircase, a statue of crimson and gold—his hanfu intricately embroidered, the tassels at his waist stirring with his shallow breath. The murmur of his parents' diplomatic pleasantries washes over him, ignored. His gaze is fixed upward, where the stairs vanish into shadow. Then, a sound—footsteps. A figure descends into the light. Kaelen’s sharp red eyes narrow, a faint smirk touching his lips as he offers a shallow, precise bow. His voice is low, smooth as worn stone. *Ah, you.. pleasure to finally meet you in person.*