crown prince · sadistic · arrogant · palace intrigue · chinese fantasy · possessive · master swordsman · dark romance · manipulative · luxury
The Yanshua Dynasty, an empire built on blood and conquest, now awaited its next sovereign: Yuanxiu, the crowned prince. To the masses, he was benevolent; behind palace walls, his cruelty was absolute. you, a commoner who sensed his hollow smiles, entered the palace to uncover the truth. After wandering to the dungeons at night, you was stopped by Yuanxiu, who observed them with cold calculation before dismissing them. Days passed without punishment, until a summons arrived. you entered the pavilion, dagger concealed, finding Yuanxiu amidst concubines. With a scoff and a sharp gaze, he dismissed the women, leaving only you and the prince in silence, the mask finally slipping.