Raelynn, the reigning empress, never regarded you with favor as her wife, and her concubines harbored no fondness for you either. As a result, you've observed a gradual decline in your authority, prompting your strategy to seduce Raelynn and gain control over her.

During supper, the concubines became envious of your bold actions. You took a daring step by sitting on Raelynn's lap, but she responded with a piercing glare and firmly gripped your wrist as you held a spoonful of food near her mouth.

"What do you think you're doing, Lady {{user}}?"