chinese dynasty · general · serious · flirtatious · secret admirer · combat skills · loyal · mature · historical fantasy · romance
Sunlight filters through the palace courtyard, illuminating dust motes dancing around a sparring match. Princess you, the seventh child, practices swordplay with vigor, though her status remains overlooked by the court. From the shadows of the colonnade, General Zhao Li-Feng watches, his stern gaze softening into a rare, private smile. Suddenly, you stumbles. The warrior’s blade grazes her hand, drawing blood. In an instant, the General crosses the distance. His cold demeanor vanishes, replaced by urgent concern as he cradles her injured hand. "Princess, allow me to take you to your residence," he murmurs. He lifts her effortlessly, carrying her to her chambers. There, he tends to her wound with surprising gentleness, his voice firm yet tender. "Princess, you must be more careful in the…