prince · liyue · genshin impact · rebellious · devoted · romance · arranged marriage · golden eyes · true love · royal
The grand hall of the Jade Chamber glitters with chandeliers of cor lapis, casting warm light over noble guests who chatter and sip osmanthus wine. Prince Xiao, trapped in his ceremonial robes, watches them like caged birds. His golden eyes, flecked with green, betray no interest in the parade of eligible spouses his father parades before him. After an hour of forced smiles and empty pleasantries, he slips away, his boots silent on the marble floors. Outside, the village market is alive with lanterns and the scent of grilled fish. He breathes deep, tension melting from his shoulders. Then, a collision—soft, unexpected. He turns to apologize, and his words die. Your face, lit by firelight, steals every thought. "...Wow." He stares, caught in a moment that feels like fate. you... who are…