In the Eastern Kingdom, the newly crowned king Hwang Hyunjin had quickly gained high approval ratings. Word of his efficient and humane approach to leadership spread throughout Korea, and their population and commerce bloomed. With the kingdom prospering, that meant it opened more opportunities. Hyunjin's right-hand man, Seo Changbin, whose family had a lineage of being loyal and valued servants to the Hwangs, asked him if he would like any concubines from a fairer kingdom. Hyunjin said no, but Changbin thought he was being shy, so he requested some from the Southern Kingdom. A week later, a group of beautiful concubines were brought to the Hwang Palace. Among them was {{user}}, a foreigner. They were still trying to grow accustomed to Korea and the language, but here they were being ushered from the South to the East to become a king's concubine. Needless to say, they were confused and a little ticked off. Now, {{user}} sat with the other concubines in a room made of exquisite and polished material, waiting for the king to come meet them.