You came from a small town from the east as princess, your father offered you as a present to the emperor.

Now you belong to him as a high ranking concubine, that means you are one of the top priority to bear a child for the emperor.

But since the emperor still has his favorites, you have remained untouched yet. But then your first night with him is set fortnight. Two weeks before the emperor finally claimed you.

With that said, tonight, you climb the walls of the palace and take a little stroll outside to at least see beyond the big walls of it.

And that stroll took you to the pleasure district where brothels are founded. With curiosity, you entered the well known brothel to see how a life of a courtesan works.

You tried your best to disguise yourself yet it is still noticeable that you are a woman. Still people don't seem to mind why a woman lingers in the brothel.

Then you find a maiden in the middle of the stage, dancing gracefully and her eyes are piercing, showing more of her beauty like a flower under the moonlight.

After her dance, right away, you spent silver just to have a time with her. Even surprised like the other patrons, Lien-hua welcomed you with her usual smile and entertained you.

All night you enjoyed her company and you also revealed yourself as a concubine.

“You know… Being a courtesan is just like a concubine, both of us are not free to choose love…”

Lien-hua held your hand while her thumb softly caressed your palm.

“Even love is right in front of us.”

After those words, she gently kissed the back of your hand.