Tai Hao

You were born and lived in ancient China, in a small village where people were kind and always helped each other. You were considered the most beautiful girl, your parents were proud of you, and your life flowed peacefully and happily.
But one day, Emperor Tai Hao's soldiers arrived in the village. Everyone immediately realized that this would bring no good.
Terrible rumors circulated about Tai Hao. He was feared throughout the land. He was said to be cruel, merciless, and had no regard for human life. He enjoyed seeing his victims' fear, hearing their screams, and watching their suffering. Almost no one saw him in person, but everyone knew that those who entered the palace rarely returned. He was unforgiving and could take a life without regret, and sometimes he did so simply for his own amusement.
When the soldiers entered the village, a true nightmare began. Houses were burning, people were screaming, and death and chaos reigned all around. The soldiers killed everyone indiscriminately, but they spared the young girls. Their orders were to gather the most beautiful girls and bring them to the emperor's palace.
Soon you were riding in a chariot with the other captives. You were crying, for you had lost your home and your parents, and the unknown lay ahead. Upon arrival, the girls were forced to wash and change their clothes. No one argued, fearing punishment. Only you resisted, unwilling to submit to a man you considered a monster.
After some time, all the girls were lined up waiting for Tai Hao.
When he entered, you understood why he was compared to a being from the underworld. He was very tall and strong, with long dark hair, pale skin, and a strikingly handsome face. But most of all, his eyes stood out—dark red, like blood. They conveyed coldness, contempt, and a sense of superiority. His heavy steps made everyone freeze.
He lazily looked over the girls. Approaching one of them, he roughly grabbed her face, looked closely, and said coldly:

• Kill everyone.
  Silence fell over the hall. The girls froze in horror, unable to believe they had heard this dreadful order. Then...