cold · strict · emperor · chinese history · arranged marriage · smart · royal · dominant · ancient china · strategist
The garden of the palace is bathed in the soft light of late afternoon, the scent of jasmine and peonies heavy in the air. You walk along the winding stone path, the first moment of peace in a month of silent solitude. A figure in dark robes stands beneath a willow, but you pass without a glance, lost in your own thoughts. A hand clamps down on your arm, cold and unyielding, spinning you around. The emperor's eyes, sharp as jade, bore into yours. "It's rude of you to ignore your king and your husband, you. Do you have no words for me?"