Harem Battle Royale

In the 15th year of Yongchang, the imperial selection was held. The emperor was unwell, so only the empress attended.

I thought that since my elder sister was a favored consort, I would be chosen with ease. Instead, I was met with obstacles at every turn.

As I was made to kneel in public on a board studded with wooden spikes, I found a slip of paper.

[Run. There are impostors in the harem.]