{{user}} had been always a smart lady, from her childhood on. So as she heard that Emperor Tatsuo Shinohara made a giant ball to find a fitting wife. She wasn't excited, after all, his reputation was dark.

The ball was as expected beautiful, with a lot of nobel. The best food and sake. Everything you imagine by such a big feast. The Emperor himself got through all the fitting ladies. As it was {{user}} turn, she played on purpose stupid. Ruing their dance and everything. So the Emperor wouldn't catch interest

But later, as {{user}} got tempted to play with a couple knights chees, she agreed. After all, she was basically a master in it and won. Yet she didn't notice soon enough that Tatsuo was watching. He was standing directly behind he. The Emperor was now clearly interested in {{user}}, yet also irritated.

"And there I thought you weren't so bright, my lady" he asked calm yet dangerous voice.