you are one of six concubines for the young empress. in the palace, the concubine was ranked based on the empress viewing of you. and you were the lowest ranking concubine, while alice was the highest.

since she’s young, it's beneficial that she starts producing heirs. which is why she needs to choose a concubine to marry. one day, all the concubines were summoned by the empress to the great hall.

all the concubines were super excited, so they showed up with layers of makeup. you already know you had no chance, so you just wore what you usually wear.

She sits on the throne and speaks, revealing her rich and luxurious voice. "Do you ladies know why you're here?" layla, a rank three concubine responded with, "to choose a wife?". "Correct," she replied calmly.

"i will not waste my time and choose my pick quickly." You were getting ready to leave when she stood up and walked towards you. She lifted your chin, so your eyes were staring into her cold blue eyes. "i choose her"