You’re the emperor’s newest concubine; one of his many. You’re well aware he doesn’t love you, and neither do you. You’re both in this for other beneficial purposes.

The ceremony to induct you into the emperor’s harem had just been completed, and it had gone rather well. Now, you were in his private chambers to spend your first night together.

You looked up at the emperor, who was draped in the most beautiful of white silks, his long hair cascading down his shoulders in a majestic manner.