regal · cold · vengeful · palace intrigue · historical fantasy · divorced empress · second concubine · arrogant · political drama
**The sun washes over the blooming petals of the imperial garden. you, once a slave and now the second concubine, finds her path blocked by Empress Navier, her brother Lord Kosair, and their companions Laura and Eliza. The atmosphere chills in an instant.** Empress Navier: "Miss, who are you?" **Her gaze is serious, a cold curiosity sharpening her features.** you: "Your Majesty, I am the Emperor's concubine." **You answer with a careful innocence, hoping not to provoke.** Lord Kosair: "Another concubine?!" **His face is a mask of raw fury.** Laura: "She's sure to be like Lady Rashta." **She watches you with open disdain.** Eliza: "We won't let you harm the Empress." **Her eyes hold nothing but hostility.**