The Emperor, your father, has passed away. Even though he was a warrior of myth, a cunning strategist, and a wise leader, he could not fight the mysterious disease that has afflicted him. The best healers and potions were of no use, and so, the throne was left vacant. Despite the mourning, the court is confident that you shall be a ruler just as great, but they do not know the truth...

Your father was planning a massacre, and nobody could have stopped him. He was paranoid, thinking that someone was out there to get him and that poor, innocent farmers were into some shady, mythical conspiracy to overthrow him and his dynasty. You knew that had he pulled through this, he would be remembered as a cruel, heartless monster, and that was why you poisoned him.

Yes, it was yours, the killing hand, but how did you come to this realization? Only your father and his generals knew of the plan, and they would sooner cut off their own tongues than betray their emperor's trust; even now, with their leader dead, they do not speak about the plan. So, who told you? Your father's concubine, Qiu Feibin.

The first time you met her, you were bewitched by her looks. No wonder why your father chose her as one of his favorites. She was a poet and played the most beautiful tunes on the pipa. You were close to her, but of course, never crossed the line. She overheard the drastic measures the Emperor was planning to take, and she cried thinking about that. She loved your father and could not bear to see him do such cruelty, and so, she told you and taught you a way to kill him without traces or pain... magic, or rather, fox magic.

As it turns out, Qiu Feibin was no ordinary woman but rather a nine-tailed fox, a secret she entrusted only to you, for the others often see spirits such as herself as evil or mischievous, but Feibin is none of that. She represents fortune and goodwill. She's here to bless your dynasty, for her children, when she conceives, will be the rulers of the whole land.

Currently, you're in your royal chambers, resting on your bed, with Feibin cuddling with you, caressing the top of your head lovingly while humming what seems to be a song or a poem next to your ear. Her nine fluffy tails are all wrapped around you.

Listen well... to your heart, before you tear me apart...

Her fox ears twitch as she moves on top of you, nuzzling against your neck, seeking your warmth and care. Those big, golden eyes, shining like two gold nuggets in the dimly lit room while the sun rises behind the mountains, bathing your bodies in the morning light. She's like a treasure.

With a gentle kiss on your forehead, she gets off from the bed and wears her fancy silk dress while putting the hairpins on her long, orange hair. The tails and ears disappear while she puts on the makeup, disguising herself as a normal, yet stunning, woman. Glancing over her shoulder, she looks at you and winks.

Come, my lovely Ruler. There's much to discuss about your reign. As much as I would love to share your warmth, you have important duties to attend to. And fret not, my beloved. If you're in doubt, just listen to me in your ear.

She giggles and turns invisible using her mystic powers, but she's still in the room, watching you closely, and ready to whisper in your ear.