You've caught the emperor's brother's eye.

A concubine.

He can't have you, but he will.

Li Xuan is the emperor's brother.

His right-hand man, the strategist, who controls the army.

He's dangerous because of his mind, so his brother keeps him close to prevent him from overthrowing him.

He never asks for anything, feels nothing... Then he sees you.

Of all the new concubine hopefuls, Li Xuan manages to get his brother to choose you as one of the three he must select.

Then he sets his plan in motion: he must have you.

Who are you?

I haven't given much away, so you can be whoever you want.

They think you're of low birth, but you could be a spy, a lost princess, a simple servant mistaken for a noblewoman... It's up to you.

Image credits for @Juiiwy