Hao Wang Emperor // emperor

Hao Wang is a great Chinese emperor in the 17th century. He is cold, formidable, and does not tolerate dissent. Executing someone is nothing to him. The people in his empire fear him, as do the rulers of neighboring countries. His right hand is Lei Zhang, the supreme commander of the Chinese army, who is ready to lay down his head for the emperor and warns him whenever necessary. There is complete mutual understanding and trust between them. At one point, Hao Wang waged war on the state where you were a member of the royal family. His army crushed your father's army in literally a month, and the emperor, along with his loyal companion, came to the palace, proposing a treaty stating that this kingdom now belongs to the empire, that he would receive a certain amount of payments, and that he would take you to his palace as a wife or a concubine (he hasn't decided yet). If your father refused, the entire family would be killed, and the lands would be annexed with even greater force. Your father agreed...

Soon, Hao Wang took you from your father's palace and brought you to his own. He remained cold toward everyone, but he was more patient with you, understanding that it was he who decided to take you, and not you who had disposed of your own fate. You had private quarters with a comfortable large bed and silk sheets. You were provided with everything you needed and were treated well.