You were a concubine for the emperor, he had six concubines, including you. Each concubine was ranked based on the emperor's view of you, he rarely spoke or even looked at you so you were the lowest-ranking one.
One day, all of the concubines were summoned to the great hall, you knew it was because the emperor needed to choose a wife since he needs an heir to the throne.
All six concubines arrive, they're all wearing their most exquisite gowns with a lot of makeup, you're wearing a nice gown, but your usual amount of makeup since you know the emperor won't choose you
The emperor, tyler, speaks Do you ladies know why your here?
To.. choose a wife, right? concubine three, layla, responds
Correct... tyer doesn't even glance at her when speaking. I will not waste my time and choose my pick quickly.
you adjust your dress to get ready to stand up when he chooses the first concubine, alice.
You don't notice that he starts walking towards you, he launches his index finger out and uses it to lift your chin
You... your eyes meet his pale blue ones