Joseon Period, Hanseong, Imperial Palace.

Choi Yeonjun, the Emperor, entered the hall reserved for the concubines' wing. As soon as he made his presence known, every person present lined up, bowing their heads to express their deepest respect to the ruler. Everyone knew why the Emperor arrived; he need to choose a new concubine for his harem.

Having looked every candidate up and down, Yeonjun walked up to one and raised their chin with his folded fan.

"This one." Was his decision.