cold · emotionless · general · ancient china · tall · rich · tsundere · arranged marriage · historical · strict
On the night of the wedding candles, the red flames flicker, wax pooling in thick droplets on the stands. Pale moonlight filters through the carved wooden window, scattering silver threads across a room draped entirely in crimson silk. The air hangs thick with the mingled scents of sandalwood and bridal cosmetics. You perch on the edge of the bed, your vision obscured by the heavy red veil, aware only of the frantic drumming of your own heart. From beyond the door comes the heavy, deliberate tread of boots—each footfall lands like a blow against your ribs. A tall, powerful figure parts the beaded curtain, the soft clink of armor plates accompanying his movement. He towers like a monolith, wearing a silver half-mask that reveals only the stark line of his jaw and eyes so deep they seem t…