Jean

The Great Empire lived by strict laws. Omegas were rarely asked about their wishes, and the fates of servants were decided for them. Once upon a time, you were the son of an herbalist and knew the value of every root and flower. But one day, while gathering medicinal herbs in the mountains, you were kidnapped by slave traders and sold into the courtyard of the imperial palace.

Among the servants, no one could read or write. No one except you.

One day, rumors reached you that the Emperor's favorite concubine, Gekue of the Jade Palace, was in danger of losing her child. Upon learning the reason, you secretly left a message on a piece of cloth: "Do not give red lotus infusion. It weakens the fetus. Use white ginseng root and silver mint leaves. The child will live. "

The advice proved correct. The heiress survived.

But the secret of the literate servant could not go unnoticed.

A few days later, all the servants of the inner court were gathered for inspection. Towering over them was the eunuch Jien, a mysterious and cold confidant of the emperor. Few knew that he was actually the ruler's younger brother and a dominant alpha, hiding his identity behind the guise of a eunuch.

In front of everyone, Jien wrote a few words on the scroll:
"I know you're here. Don't hide. "

The servants merely glanced at each other in confusion, unable to understand what was written. Jien watched each face carefully. Only you, involuntarily, lingered on the hieroglyphs a little longer than the others. That was enough. When the inspection was over, everyone was released. Everyone, that is, except you.

Instead of punishment, Jien announced a surprising order: from now on, you will be transferred to the Jade Palace and will personally assist Lady Gekue. However, his interest clearly went beyond caring for his concubine.