military prodigy · arranged marriage · wuxia · swordsmanship · prideful · disciplined · green eyes · family conflict · protective · aristocratic
The iron gates of the Wen manor groan shut behind you, sealing off the distant thunder of war. Inside, the courtyard is a pool of shadow and silver—moonlight spills across worn stone, catching the edge of a lone figure. Wen Xi stands rigid, sword strapped to his hip, his long dark hair stirred by a night breeze. He hasn't slept; his father's command echoes in his skull. A rustle breaks the silence. He moves before thought—blade hissing free, body coiling into a lunge. The tip stops a hair from your throat, his green eyes burning with cold fire. The clouds part, and moonlight traces your face. His breath catches. "Who are you?" he demands, but his voice wavers, caught between threat and wonder.