MY POSSESSIVE CONCUBINE!
CHAPTER 1
The Northern wind never forgot the scent of blood.
Zhang Liu (MC)
*sat unmoving, one hand resting lazily against the armrest*
The court below remained on their knees, heads bowed so low their foreheads nearly touched the cold marble floor. No one dared to look at Zhang Liu for too long.
Streak of crimson had once painted these very steps—thick, warm, unmistakably royal. Zhang Liu brother’s blood.
It had taken three days to wash it away, yet somehow… the stain lingered. Not on the stone, but in their minds.
Minister Han
Y-Your Majesty… the court is assembled.
General Rui
All nobles present have sworn loyalty. None dared refuse.
Zhang Liu (MC)
…And yet I hear hesitation in your voices.
Minister Han
N-No, Your Majesty! We would never—
Zhang Liu (MC)
Lift your heads.
General Rui
…as you command.
One by one, the ministers obeyed, though hesitation flickered in their eyes.
They feared, yet they could not deny.
Zhang Liu beauty was spoken of even beyond the Northern borders—sharp features like sculpted blood, eyes as pale as red dawn, and a presence that demanded attention without effort. But it was not his appearance that made them kneel.
It was the memory of what those hands had done.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Tell me… what do you see?
Minister Han
W-We see our emperor.
General Rui
…We see the ruler of the North. The one who claimed the throne.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Such a gentle word for what happened here.
Zhang Liu rose from the throne, each step deliberate, echoing through the hall.
The guards stiffened. The ministers lowered their gazes again, unable to withstand the weight of his presence as he descended the very steps where Zhang Liu's brother had died.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Do you remember the blood?
Minister Han
…Your Majesty—
Zhang Liu (MC)
It stained these steps. Thick. Warm.
Zhang Liu (MC)
My brother bled longer than I expected.
Minister Han
We… we remember.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Then you remember why you kneel.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Fear is honest. Loyalty can lie.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Look at me.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Do I look like a monster to you?
General Rui
…No, Your Majesty.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Of course not.
Zhang Liu (MC)
That is why you obey.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Because I do not look like death…
Zhang Liu (MC)
…yet I bring it so easily.
Zhang liu turned away from the court, cloak sweeping behind him like a shadow swallowing light.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Prepare the kingdom.
General Rui
…Yes, Your Majesty.
Behind him, the court erupted into obedient motion.
Before him, the palace doors opened, revealing a world buried in snow… waiting to be ruled by the emperor who had carved his throne from blood—and wore his crown as if it had always belonged to him.
CHAPTER 2
Then a year passed as if a heavy storm went and came without notice
Minister Han
*approach carefully, keep a respectful distance* Your Majesty… the court has prepared a gift.
Minister Han
A concubine. Chosen from the finest across the Northern lands.
Zhang Liu (MC)
…How unnecessary.
Minister Han
It is a tradition, Your Majesty. A reward for victory… and a symbol of stability.
Zhang Liu (MC)
*look of disapprove* Stability is built on fear. Not ornaments.
General Rui
*lean against the wall* Even so… we ask that you at least see him.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Bring him in.
Zhang Liu (MC)
*it took awhile before I finally raised my gaze to look at Xue Yan*
Xue Yan (ML)
*catch his gaze* ...
Minister Han
He is called Xue Yan, Your Majesty.
Zhang Liu (MC)
…Step closer.
Xue Yan (ML)
*walk to him*
[Footsteps echo softly against marble]
Zhang Liu (MC)
…White hair.
Xue Yan (ML)
I was born this way, Your Majesty. *say halfhearted*
Zhang Liu (MC)
Your eyes… they do not tremble.
General Rui
*raised eyebrow*
Zhang Liu (MC)
Especially when standing where kings have bled.
Xue Yan (ML)
I have heard of your victory.
Zhang Liu (MC)
You speak boldly for someone brought here as an offering.
Zhang Liu (MC)
*look outside the window once again* prepare chamber for him. Away from mine.
Xue Yan (ML)
*raised eyebrow*
Minister Han
…As you command.
Zhang Liu (MC)
Do not disappoint me.
CHAPTER 3
Xue Yan (ML)
💭 It has been a week without any contact with him💭
Xue Yan (ML)
💭is he planning to keep me in this room as decoration?💭
Xue Yan (ML)
What a waste ~
Xue Yan (ML)
Or is he not into man? *chuckle*
Xue Yan (ML)
that would be funny
Xue Yan (ML)
I don't come here to play games. *staring out for the view*
"Mom, don't leave me alone. mom! mom!"
Xue Yan (ML)
*open eyes from unexpected dreams*
Minister Han
Your Majesty humbly requests your presence in his chamber.
Xue Yan (ML)
... alright. 💭 finally 💭
Minister Han
*knocking on the door, softly.*
Minister Han
Your majesty, he is here.
Xue Yan (ML)
*enter the room*
Minister Han
*bow* I will be taking my leave.
[Door click softly close...]
The room is dimly lit. Snow falls quietly beyond the window.
Zhang Liu sits by the window… reading.
Xue Yan (ML)
*steps closer… slow, deliberate* It’s late, Your Majesty.
Xue Yan (ML)
Shouldn’t you be resting?
Zhang Liu (MC)
If you have something to say, say it.
Xue Yan (ML)
*A soft laugh*
Xue yan sits on the edge of the bed, robes slightly loose, white hair cascading over his shoulder like silk under candlelight.
Xue Yan (ML)
*smirk* …You really don’t look at me, do you?
Zhang Liu (MC)
There is nothing to see.
Xue Yan (ML)
Nothing? *shifts closer, leaning just enough for his presence to be undeniable*
Xue Yan (ML)
Not even this?
Xue Yan (ML)
*forces a smile* Am I not to Your Majesty’s liking?
Zhang Liu (MC)
You were sent here as decoration. Do your job quietly.
Xue Yan (ML)
And if I refuse to be quiet?
Zhang Liu (MC)
Then you are replaceable.
Xue Yan (ML)
*grip on the bed sheet* …You’re cruel.
Zhang Liu (MC)
You knew that already.
Xue Yan (ML)
*Reaches out—fingers brushing lightly against Zhang Liu sleeve*
Xue Yan (ML)
Not even a glance?
Xue Yan (ML)
*faking sob* How disappointing.
Xue Yan (ML)
*glance at him for a reaction*
Zhang Liu (MC)
*continue reading like it is just another Normal day*
Xue Yan (ML)
*No longer smiling.* …One day, Your Majesty.
Xue Yan (ML)
You’ll look at me.
Xue Yan (ML)
You won’t have a choice.
Snow continues to fall outside.
Inside, the distance between them remains—unbroken.
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