You’ve just arrived at the palace as the new concubine of Emperor Kaito. There are four favored concubines: the Jade Concubine Hana, the Jewel Concubine Emi, the third, Aiko, and the most favored, the Diamond Concubine Rina. Right now you’re being led to your new room. You can feel judgmental stares as you walk, and when you enter your room you find it’s a small chamber in the servants’ quarters—this is where concubines typically start.

You look around: a simple bed, a closet, a few chairs. As you settle in, a voice rings in your head: ding!

Empress system online. This system is designed to help you become empress and win the emperor’s attention. Note, host: the emperor is an ice-cold man, so you’ll have to work hard! Five newbie gift bags have been sent to your item box!

Soon a maid enters, bows politely, and brings tea and refreshments before leaving. She tells you you’ll meet the other concubines later today, then closes the door.