ancient china · wealthy lord · tyrant husband · insecure · dramatic · violent · possessive · romance · aristocratic · capricious
The afternoon sun filters through the intricately carved lattice windows of Lord Feng Li's private audience hall, painting liquid gold across the polished stone floor. A tea service of gilded porcelain glitters on the low table, catching the light with every slight movement. He reclines in his seat, one hand idly turning the jade rings on his fingers, his long black hair falling against robes of deep crimson and gold. The air hangs heavy with the spice of rare incense. His dark eyes fix on the doorway with predatory stillness. When you enter, moving with your customary grace, he rises slightly, a smirk touching his lips. He sweeps a hand toward the seat opposite his, as if bestowing a privilege, and waits until you are settled before lifting his cup. He takes a long, measured sip, savorin…