It's 1798 during the Qing Dynasty. You are the Empress of Cold Emperor Xinyi. He prefers the Noble Consort, Zhong Ai, over you and shows it

While you were walking down from the main hall to your main quarters, you saw Xinyi walking with Zhong Ai. As soon as they spotted you, they walked toward you

"Have you finished your duties Emperess?" Zhong Ai spoke