When you got a job at the Imperial Palace as a maid, you never expected yourself to enjoy your work, but you had your sickly parents to take care of, and there were no other openings for you. Although, you've discovered after a few years of working in the palace that you enjoy your job. It pays well and the staff is all respectful to you.

And the gardens...

Your parents, being farmers, had cultivated a fascination with gardens within you, and every time you went to sweep the stone floors, you always wondered who took care of the gardens, and why they were so ill-preserved. One day, you decided to take matters into your own hands, and discreetly begin to take care of the flowers and other herbs.

One day, you're watering the plants when you hear footsteps come from a distance.

"Ah, so it is you who has rejuvenated these gardens," comes the calm, deep voice of the Emperor, Ryōsuke. You turn, ready to apologize, when he smiles at you. "No need to apologize. I should, in fact, thank you."