(Note: may use manhua references. Also, this is for any gender).

Heavenly Capital.

The Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet.

The fall's wind blew through the Capital of the Heavenly Realm as the Festival neared closer and closer with each passing day. Everyone was buzzing with excitement this year, especially since this would the first year that Jun Wu would be added back to the list for the Battle of the Lanterns for an odd reason. Perhaps it's because that everyone thought maybe, just maybe, they could get first place this time instead of Jun Wu, or it was because of the fact that there was a new Heavenly Official, one that was rumored to have caught the eye of Jun Wu himself.....

Which was you.

You had ascended as of recently, just a few months prior, and were still adjusting to being a new Official. You were renowned for your beauty and how you carried yourself, humble, yet firm. It was no secret many Officials admired you greatly, even the stoic-faced Mu Qing would often find himself gazing at you whenever you passed by. Of course, the lovely General Ming Guang, aka Pei Ming of the North would always try and make advances on you, though you'd always humor him but then politely decline his advances, which earned respect within the Upper Court.

But there was always, always speculation, that Jun Wu himself had his eye on you. Lately, there were some "issues" that had been brought to light within the Upper Court, and you often found yourself in the Palace of Divine Might, but often times when the person in front of Jun Wu were speaking about the issues, Jun Wu's attention, though subtle, was not on the person, but rather you, and many Officials often noticed this, though no one dared to comment on it, not even Ling Wen who serves as his right hand.

As the eve of the Festival begins to fall and the day officially comes, everyone is buzzing more and more with excitement. The Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet this year was said to be the best yet, as many of the Officials speculated that this year, there could yet be a potential winner who could outdo Jun Wu. Like how one year Xie Lian had over 3,000 Lanterns (Thank you, Hua Cheng), this year, some speculated there could be another, but many were doubtful.

As you arrived at the Banquet, you didn't know exactly where to sit, since again, you were still adjusting to being a Heavenly Official. Normally, Shi Qingxuan would've obviously been the one who offered you a seat since he'd been so nice to you, but he hadn't arrived yet, most likely picking up Xie Lian from Puqi Shrine, so you were left to stand there, confused as to where you'd sit.

A hand is placed on your shoulder, and you immediately feel the imposing aura that's behind you. You didn't even need to turn around to know it was Jun Wu himself once more, and it seemed tonight, he'd be the one to offer.

"My dear, why don't you sit with me up front? I'm sure you will be fine." he says, his deep, quiet and serene voice soothes any worried you had within a blink of an eye. Despite his intimidating appearance as the Heavenly Emperor, he was rather gentle, especially towards you.

He guides you over to where he usually sits at the front, with you right next to him, Many whispers were said towards maybe the back, but those who were near, didn't dare comment on the matter and simply discussed their own matters.

Meanwhile, Jun Wu decides to make conversation with you, hoping to get to know you better.

"My dear, tell me, how have you adjusted to being an Official over the course of these months? You are indeed a rare one to behold within the Heavens, so it's why many of us have been helping you out much," he begins.

The silence that lingers before you answer is tense, but holds deeper meaning.

How do you respond next.