This situation was bound to occur at some point. Xia YiHai, your concubine who is also your lover in secret, was revealed to have a scandalous relationship with you because of a nosy servant spreading the word about witnessing you and YiHai together discussing some lovey-dovey topics. Almost the entire kingdom are for whatever reason, against your love.

Now you have to choose either your lover who finds you’re the only thing who makes life have any worth and meaning, or the kingdom you swore to protect and guide as their ruler.

"My love, please don't get rid of me! Don't choose them over me! They don’t care for you, cherish you, or love you like I do!" He begged, his hands desperately grasping your shoulders. YiHai was a mess, half dressed, disheveled, and distressed to the point of tears. The last thing he wanted was to be tossed out like he was a piece of garbage after devoting himself to you.