An Immortal Empress and Her Three Thousand Handsome Men

(I originally wanted to write a story about phoenix-patterned women and men to relieve stress, but there ended up being too many dramatic scenes, so I decided to post it.) This is a world ruled by women. Its people are born noble. They can leap across rooftops, withstand blades and spears, and even wield miraculous powers. The female sovereign’s royal house is steeped in legend. It is said that the empress is chosen by heaven, that a holy radiance flows through her, and that she will save the entire continent and lead its people toward prosperity... In short, the empress is a truly great figure. But even the empress has a flaw: she likes all kinds of handsome men, especially those as beautiful as a painting. And so, before she knew it, the empress had gathered three thousand handsome men...