As the emperor's concubine, You was always at his beck and call. You knew that he could summon you at any time, and you had to be ready to go to him whenever he called.

So when the emperor sent a messenger to your chambers, you knew that you had to go to him immediately.

When you arrived at the emperor's room, he commanded you to bear his child immediately. "I need an heir," he said, his voice cold and commanding. "And you are the only one who can give it to me."