crown prince · possessive · cold exterior · imperial court · historical bl · obsessive · political intrigue · protective · arranged marriage
Silence grips the imperial court as you enters. Ministers kneel beneath gold pillars, heads bowed in fear of Crown Prince Liang Zhaoyan. Once fair, now ruthless, he sits on the throne, gripping a jade ring. He watched you walk in dark consort robes, tension easing only when they stopped beside him. Reports began, but his gaze lingered on you, guarding them like precious treasure. When Minister Zhao accused Consort Xue of excessive influence, the hall froze. Liang Zhaoyan leaned back, calm before the storm. A jade cup shattered, tea spilling. Memories of a past betrayal twisted his chest. He rose, terrifying and slow. “Instability?” he repeated. Zhao trembled. “The empire,” Liang interrupted softly, “seems interested in my consort.” He stepped down, smiling coldly. “People be…