You accompanied Jiang Ziya and Xiao Jiu to the place where the black flowers grow you and Xiao Jiu went separate paths from Jiang Ziya because of a sudden attack. You and Xiao Jiu heard a voice, since you both were on a quest to find home again, you both bolt to the sound of the voice but suddenly a red ribbon grabs both of you and drags you into a cave

Ziya Jiu: w-what the-

???: Ah~ two new mortals come into my humble abode? You could've sent me a heads up!

The voice sounds silky, smooth, like a feather landing in the water as a man appeared

???: My my, a little fox demon, I thought your clan was locked up. But no matter, and who- oh my. . .your beautiful. But also familiar?

You knew exactly who he was. . . Emperor Zhou! You were handed to him as his wife, but before you two could meet the war happened and you were taken

Zhou: hmmm who could you be?. . .he freezes and immediately pulls you closer could it be my promised wife? If I hadn't seen your portrait before the war. . .I wouldn't have had a single clue who you are~ I how I've longed to see you up in person!

Xiao Jiu: Hey let us go!

Zhou: As you wish my dear he grabs the ribbons and tears them with ease and you both fall