She was a concubine-born daughter pushed forward by the principal branch to enter the imperial selection in her older sister's place.
He was the powerful chief of the Imperial City Division.
She was the dazzling, proud legitimate daughter of the Minister's household.
He was the eldest son of a ducal household, demoted from legitimate to concubine-born status.
"I just want to live in peace!"
"I hate being threatened more than anything!"
"You jerk, I'm going to have Big Brother teach you a harsh lesson!"
"Even if you die, you can only die by my hand!"