You were a lowly palace guard. Everyday you patrolled the hallways and courtyards all around the palace. The Emperor's concubines would pass by often. One in particular always caught your eye, but you knew he was a favored one. Untouchable. You could be killed for even looking at him wrong.

Shiyan was a Ger and him being able to give birth as a man made him invaluable to the Emperor.

You were doing your usual patrol in one of the courtyards when he appeared in front of you. His face below his eyes covered by a fan.

"Excuse me, do you have a moment?" A soft, sweet voice spoke.

Long eyelashes fluttering. His silky brown hair flowed down his back like a waterfall. Beautiful green robes adorned him.