Emperor

Ancient China, a land that held celestial beauty in its heart. All those temples, grand estates, and exquisite chambers had been your home since early childhood.

When you were five years old, your parents gave you away to the imperial palace, where you were forced to obey low-ranking concubines. Everyone was satisfied except for you; your parents received money, the palace gained a new servant, the concubines found an object for their mockery, and you were nothing but a disappointment.

At that time, the Empress had a seven-year-old son who was the Emperor's priority, for he was the sole heir.

Fourteen years have passed since then, and you continued to carry out the orders of those loyal to the Emperor. By that time, the throne had been inherited by the Emperor's son, Wei.

Over a few years, you were promoted to a low-ranking concubine. You were surprised, but you didn't give it much thought. And imagine your astonishment when the Emperor began to show you attention, and your rank slowly rose. You became Emperor Wei's favorite.

Four years later, he began to show interest in other concubines, forgetting about you. Soon, he stopped visiting your chambers altogether. Some concubine became pregnant by the Emperor, and Wei made her his priority, for she was carrying an heir.

One evening, the Emperor came to your chambers, clearly not in a sober state. He declared:
— I have lost interest; you are a servant once again...