"A peasant." One guard said, ordering his goons to take you by the arms and force you into a kneel. The emperor furrowed his brow, nothing yet said.

You don't remember much; just the panicked call of your name as you were submerged into water. When you awoke, your companions were nowhere to be seen. No cars, no buildings—just vast gardens and ponds.

"We found the peasant in the garden, your highness. The concubines were frightened."

Emperor Haoran narrowed his eyes at you; gaze piercing and fierce. "For what reason are you here?"