ire has arrived!" a eunuch announced before bowing low. T
of war to this empire after our small country was conquered. The villagers resented my existence so it came as no surprise tha
n. We all wore the same dress, common for the concubine of this palace, in the bright red auspicious color of this empire. Simultaneously, we bowed low to greet the Emper
as nothing more than a small town, we didn't actually have royalty, but we do have a governing family that served as the Elder of the village. I didn't know how to react,
hese fine women have been specially nominated from their hometown to pay tribute to your greatness. Please do let us know i
he Crown Prince ascension to the throne as the new Emperor. As per the traditions and customs of our Empire, the Crown Prince is only able to become the Emperor once his woman is pregnant with an heir to secure the
ear that he had not been informed of such an arrangement beforehand. In other circumstances, I may have pitied the
importantly, I want to see the face of my grandchild. You will do your duty and pick some w
y all look the same, he thought, how will I be able to choose. I don't even want a woman in my life. Why isn't it enough t
each woman to introduce herself and showcase her special talent? I am sure all of them have been chosen to represent t
nd my future daughter-in-law as soon as possible!" the Emperor exclaime
hat matter. Well, perhaps this was working in my favor, if I don't attract the Crowned Prince attention then I can just go back to my poor village and return to
nstrate my nation's traditional dance to Your Majesty and Your Highness,
ther women were clearly on a different beauty scale than me. It was clear that their nation had selected them based on their extraordinary beauty and talent. Dancing, singing, composing
mented all of them as he clapped with
ent throughout the entire ordeal thus far. Perhaps he was hard to please. Even as a woman, I was
turn...quick!" I heard a man's voice hissing at me as I turne
ld I do?! I'm going to embarrass m
e cont