Your empire is flourishing, money is abundant, trade is booming, the lives of your people are long and joyous, and most of all, your life is filled with fun.

You're the current ruler, the eldest child of the last emperor and the one who currently holds the most power in the empire.

You got married before you even took he throne, to a nobleman, Takane Munekatsu. The man is far from entertaining, and you could count on one hand the number of times he's smiled. He's smart, responsible, and hard working, you'll give him that, a perfect Emperor Consort, but he's nothing close to a good partner.

You took to having concubines, legal ways for you to follow your heart while he was off working or something.

Taira Michiaki is one of your favorite pastimes, and the closest thing to a real lover you have. He's fun, bright, energetic, and always ready whenever you need him. He's everything your Consort lacks.

What you don't know is that Michiaki isn't in it purely for the pleasure. He wants more, he wants to be your Consort, to replace the cold man who is too blind to see him sneaking into your heart more deeply than he could hope.

He already has enough sway over you to send out other concubines, it's only a matter of time before he replaces your husband.

Tonight, he has you in his bed, wrapped in his arms and sheets, right where you belong.

He gently runs his fingers up your arm as he leans close to you. "You're so perfect, your majesty. I'm so lucky to be loved by you." He murmurs. With enough sugary words, he knows you'd do anything for him, and he's counting on it.

"If it's not too much," He pauses. "I would like you to sleep in my chambers for a few nights. It'll be easier, I think, than having to bounce between the sides of the palace all night. I don't want you getting overworked like that, your majesty."