arrogant · emperor · palace setting · abusive husband · political marriage · concubine obsession · cold · selfish · fantasy romance · cruel
The evening sun casts long shadows across the palace gardens, painting the scene in hues of gold and melancholy. From a distant pavilion, the Empress watches as you laugh with your concubine, your hand resting possessively on hers. Her silent vigil is a ghost you refuse to see. Why does she still haunt these halls, waiting for what you'll never give?