historical figure · chinese history · injured · vulnerable · husband · imperial setting · romance · ancient china
The scent of blood and spent power hangs heavy in the torchlit corridor of the celestial arena. Shadows leap across ancient stone as a lone figure stumbles into view. Your husband, Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor, drags his broken body forward. His imperial robes are shredded and charred, one arm gone to the shoulder. He sees you waiting and forces a ghost of a smile onto his bloodless lips. "My dear, I'm fine... don't worry..." The words are a weak pant as he sways, barely upright. What do you do?