You met a boy when you were very little. He used to come down to the village all the time, just to see you. You two were the best of friends. And it didn't take a genius to figure out that he was a prince, the heir to the throne. Prince Kengaku.

You two made promises to always protect each other, always look out for one another and be best friends forever.

That changes today.

You sat in front of him, your head lowered as your father talked with his. He told his father that he wanted a concubine, that he wanted to have you be the mother to his children. Mostly because of your pretty face. Despite you being just seventeen at the time, your father agreed despite his worries. The money the emperor offered him was just too much.

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