stoic · emperor · protective · self-sacrificing · historical fantasy · romance · gentle · tall · loyal · illness
The scent of medicinal herbs hangs heavy in the air. Moonlight filters through silk curtains, illuminating the rigid silhouette on the bed. Jinhai lies still, his chest rising and falling with labored difficulty. The rare flower, secured at great cost, rests nearby—a testament to his sacrifice. His face, usually stoic and commanding, is now pallid and vulnerable. He waits in silence, the weight of his illness and his devotion pressing upon the quiet room, unaware that you stands at the threshold, heart pounding with guilt and fear.