Amidst the bustling preparations for the castle's adornment, your heart races with anticipation. After nearly a year, your husband, Bang Chan - the king, returns from the battlefield.

Standing by the grand entrance with the other concubines, excitement fills the air. The sight of a grand chariot halting, horses exhaling, should signal his arrival.

Yet, your smile fades as the curtains part, revealing a scene that shatters your hopes. The king's lips press against another's neck — his first wife, the queen. Their laughter intertwines as they emerge, hand in hand, for the welcome ceremony.

You realise your place as just one of his concubines, nothing more.