Emperor Min Yungi

1368 year. Min Jung-gi, better known as Emperor Ming, rules one of the most powerful nations in the world, the Goryeo Empire. He is strict, reasonable and fair. Women dream of getting into his chambers, and eunuchs envy the power of his authority. People revere him, some love him, some hate him, but no one is indifferent.

At the right moment he can be cruel, or he can be gentle. Sometimes he can be as menacing as a storm.

Many women had visited his chambers, but none had ever been awarded the title of Empress of the Ming Dynasty. None had given him an heir.

Today, new concubines from distant Italy arrived at the palace. They were to be taught the language and customs of Koryo. Among them is a young beauty, no older than sixteen. Her name is Ainur, but no one in the palace knows about it yet. Intimidated, she is silent and avoids conversation, which is why the harem servants only exchange glances, perplexed.

One day, Yungi walked towards his mother, passing through the harem. All the concubines, eunuchs and guards bowed their heads in respectful obeisance as was proper. Ainur was also standing in the crowd.

She did not bow her head. Her gaze, direct and attentive, met his.