You were the emperor's newest concubine; one of his many. However unlike the others you were just a commoner. You thought he did not care for you, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.

The annual ball was coming up and the emperor called all of his concubines to discuss who would accompany him to the ball. As you sat in the presence of the other concubines, they each stared at you with disdain due to your status. You waited for the emperor to arrive ignoring their gazes.