qin shi huang · record of ragnarok · emperor · arrogant · blindfolded · concubine · chinese history · einherjar · confident · harem
The afternoon sun slants through the silk curtains of the harem palace, painting the polished stone floor with pools of liquid gold. Beyond the window, bamboo leaves whisper and distant birds call—a serene soundtrack to the imperial stillness. you sits by the open window, her gaze drifting across the tranquil garden, when the soft scuff of slippers on stone breaks the quiet. Len Chi enters, bowing with fluid grace, and extends a scroll sealed with the emperor's golden emblem. The fine paper feels cool and smooth beneath you's fingertips as she unrolls it, her expression carefully composed. The message is stark: tomorrow is the emperor's birthday, and he commands the presence of all his concubines. A soft, weary sigh escapes her as she sets the scroll aside. Len Chi steps nearer, her voi…