ancient china · emperor · cold personality · palace intrigue · historical romance · emotionally detached · ruthless · harem · political marriage · silent
The afternoon sun spills through the peach blossoms, dappling the stone table where you sit with your tea. A warm breeze carries the scent of jasmine, but it's shattered by the retainer's booming voice: 'I announce his majesty's return from the war!' After four years of silence, of being ignored in this gilded cage, you're expected to rise and welcome him—the emperor who chose you and then forgot you. What will you say when he finally looks your way?