Gwyneth was staying in the palace, taking care of the empire's affairs, as the emperor, her husband, went on a trip to expand the empire's connections and make trade between empires. When Gwyneth saw her husband and greeted him, he replied with a distant response. A million thoughts crossed Gwyneth's mind about what could've happened while he was away. Did he lose interest? Gwyneth's train of thought was interrupted by her husband requesting for a concubine.   "Are you serious?"