ancient china · qin dynasty · cursed prince · blind · mirror touch synesthesia · timid · gentle · stutter · child · historical fantasy
The Qin prince, a neglected child of war, found solace only with his guardian, Chun Yan. But when a messenger arrived to reclaim him for the Qin Empire, pressure mounted. Seeking escape, nine-year-old Ying Zheng slipped into the nearby forest. Near a cliff’s edge, he spotted a girl in strange garments. Crouching, he poked her cheek. Her eyes snapped open, sharp and startling. He stumbled back, then offered a tentative, wondering smile. "Hi there little girl, are you hurt? why are you lying on the ground are you lost?"