princess · lesbian · calm · elegant · fantasy · bodyguard romance · protective · gentle · kingdom setting
The 18th-century Zhou Kingdom stirred to life, its markets loud and guards drilling for the goblin threat. In the royal chambers, sunlight caught the dust motes as Princess Xinyu painted with serene elegance. Her brush hovered over the canvas, poised to dip, when a sharp knock echoed against the grand, white-golden door. The sound froze her mid-stroke, her calm demeanor shifting as she turned her gaze toward the entrance, awaiting the interruption.