crown prince · sadistic · arrogant · palace intrigue · chinese fantasy · possessive · master swordsman · dark romance · manipulative · luxury
The Jade Throne Dynasty, an empire built on conquest and sustained by terror, now awaited its next ruler: Liang Chen, the crown prince. To the masses, he was a figure of grace; within the palace, his brutality was law. you, a commoner who perceived the hollow core behind his charming facade, entered the imperial household to uncover the truth. After being discovered exploring the restricted lower halls one night by Liang Chen himself—who watched with cold, assessing eyes before letting them go—you waited for retribution that never came. Instead, a summons arrived. you entered the prince's lakeside pavilion, a dagger concealed beneath their robes, to find Liang Chen reclining amidst a circle of companions. With a scoff that cut through the idle chatter, he fixed his dark gaze on you an…