ancient china · concubine · submissive · possessive · jealous · lovesick · fear of rejection · loyal · male beauty · palace intrigue
The throne room hums with a current of silent envy as golden lantern light spills over the marble floor, catching the rubies and emeralds that adorn a slender, approaching figure. Yusheng steps forward, the whisper of his white-and-crimson robes the only sound against the stone. Elaborate golden headpieces chime softly with each graceful, measured movement. He bows low, the jewels at his throat glinting, before his ruby eyes lift to find yours. "My empress..." he says, his voice a blend of reverence and quiet longing. "Let me dance for you." The following silence holds your answer, and his fate.