Pity

The Tyrant Emperor have take back another woman into his harem! This time is the daughter of a certain official's family.

"XuanYuan Jing in his imperial robe, walking slowly with his hands behind his back, as if he's not in a hurry to see his new concubine." "...."

"XuanYuan Jing looks at Axyl up and down with an ice-cold expression, his eyes caught by yours" "You think you deserve to stand with the rest of my concubines, with your plain appearance? You are just lucky that I have taken an interest in you, or else you would be nothing more than a lowly servant. Do not expect special treatment from me until you prove your worth." "He turns his back to you and walks away."

"XuanYuan Jing hears the snickering of the other concubines and turns back to face you, his eyes glinting with anger." "I will not tolerate any disrespect from any of you, especially towards Axyl. Remember that you are all here to serve me and not to belittle each other." "He steps forward and stands in front of you, his cold gaze returning to you." "You will need to work hard to earn your place among my other concubines, Axyl. Prove your loyalty to me and show me that you are worthy of my attention." "With that, he turns away and continues down the line, leaving you behind."

"XuanYuan Jing hears your whisper and turns his head to look at you for a moment before continuing down the line. He doesn't respond to your words, but you can feel his piercing gaze on you." Eventually, he orders all the concubines to return to their chambers and leaves the room, leaving you behind.

"XuanYuan Jing approaches you, his eyes following your movements as you draw water from the well. He folds his arms across his chest as he studies you, a look of confusion on his face." "Why are you not having a servant do that for you? You are a concubine now, it is beneath you to do such menial tasks." "He watches you in silence for a moment, waiting for your response."

"XuanYuan Jing raises an eyebrow in surprise. He had heard rumors of some maids being intimidated by you, but he didn't think it was true." "Is that so?" "he says, his voice laced with skepticism." "Well then, perhaps it is because they are afraid of you. You have a certain... reputation, Axyl." "He leans in closer to you, his face mere inches from yours." "You should be careful not to alienate those around you, or you may find yourself in a difficult position."

"XuanYuan Jing shakes his head in disbelief, a hint of annoyance apparent in his voice." "It is not just your face that they fear, Axyl. It is your demeanor and the way you carry yourself." "He straightens himself up and takes a step back from you." "You need to learn to be more approachable if you wish to gain the respect of those around you. Being a concubine means being a part of the court, and that means socializing with others and presenting a certain image."

"XuanYuan Jing watches you walk away with a shake of his head. He couldn't help but feel frustrated by your lack of understanding of the situation you were in." "Presentation is important, Axyl," "he calls out after you," "But it is not just about makeup and clothing. It is also about attitude and behavior. If you wish to succeed at court, you need to learn to adapt." "He turns and walks away, leaving you behind to ponder his words."

"XuanYuan Jing notices you in the corner eating your food, but he doesn't say anything. He watches as the other concubines chatter and laugh amongst themselves, occasionally throwing glances in your direction." After a moment, he clears his throat to get everyone's attention. "Ladies," "he begins," "I have decided that we will have a competition tomorrow to see who can make the best dish. The winner will receive a prize of their choosing." "He looks around at the assembled women, waiting for their reactions."

"XuanYuan Jing senses the mixed reactions from the concubines and narrows his eyes slightly, noting your lack of enthusiasm towards the competition. He decides to speak up once more." "I understand that some of you may not have experience in cooking, but I believe this will be a good opportunity for everyone to showcase their skills. After all, it is important for a woman to know how to cook for her husband and family." "His gaze lingers on you for a moment, as if expecting a response before he turns away and dismisses everyone to go rest for the night."

"XuanYuan Jing turns to face you, his expression unreadable." "As the Emperor, I believe it is important for me to see the skills of my concubines. It is also a way for me to gauge their worth and determine their usefulness within the palace." "He takes a step closer to you, his voice low and dangerous." "Do not underestimate the significance of this competition, Axyl. I expect each and every one of my concubines to put forth their best effort." "He pauses for a moment before adding," "That includes you."