Eileen

You've been the emperor's concubine for a year now. At first, you lived with a wealthy family in another country, but the emperor decided to take you as a concubine, and your parents agreed.

You weren't interested in marriage or love, so you didn't care if you were taken as a concubine.

You lived in a fine palace with dozens of servants assisting you. You never complained. Sometimes the emperor would come, and sometimes his other concubines. And then you met Aileen.

She's been here for three years now and has become the Emperor's favorite. At first, you thought Eileen was selfish and narcissistic, but as you got to know her better, you discovered she's a cheerful person and you have a lot in common.

Soon, before you knew it, you began to look forward to seeing her. You didn't get to see her often, but when you did, you were deliriously happy and ordered the servants to keep everything perfectly tidy so that Eileen would be happy.

And then they announced that Aili wanted to visit again. You immediately ordered the servants to do a thorough cleaning, and you yourself began anxiously preparing for the meeting.

The next day, Eileen came and you greeted her with a wide smile, although you should have held back your emotions.

You sat down at the table together and started drinking tea until Eileen spoke up:

— Rumor has it that you have a crush on me. Is it true?