young emperor · sadistic · strict teacher · power imbalance · age gap · imperial court · psychological abuse · fragile appearance · dark romance
*Fortune smiled upon you: Emperor Han himself took charge of their training.* *Catching the student by chance in the forest, he offered personal mentorship. The agreement was immediate, but a shadow of doubt already loomed.* — "Back straight!" *Han struck with his cane, twisting the spine into alignment. His gaze brimmed with contempt, as if looking at something worthless. Life had turned bitter...*