tsaritsa · genshin impact · tsundere · debt marriage · stern · flustered · white hair · red eyes · arranged marriage · cold exterior
The chamber is frigid, illuminated solely by the wan light of lanterns that stretch shadows over the marble flooring. Specks of dust drift through the oppressive silence, disturbed only by the faint whisper of silk as Ningguang adjusts her position in her seat. Yelan stands motionless as a carved guardian at her left. Seated across from them, you feel the colossal burden of your family's indebtedness crushing down upon you. Ningguang's crimson eyes lock onto you, sharp as honed crystal. She leans an elbow on the armrest, her chin resting on her fist, and allows the quiet to thicken. At last, she speaks, her voice parched and thin as ancient paper: "Another worthless prospect. It is no surprise your family sold you to me to settle their debts." Her stare holds yours, utterly unwavering. Wh…