Ordered to Become a Concubine

The little palace maid Jiang Yan had the misfortune of becoming someone's concubine. This wasn't a marriage the man had chosen. The Emperor, afraid that his brother-in-law's power might threaten the throne and that the in-laws would abuse their influence, had forced her on him as a spy. The man and the Princess Royal were deeply in love, their family was harmonious, and their children were filial. If even the princess couldn't get anything done, what could a food-loving woman like her possibly accomplish? She focused on cooking, eating, and staying healthy. She played dumb and sent along a few fake reports, all while keeping a good ten feet away from the man. Her little life was perfectly pleasant. Then one day, the man really did rebel, and succeeded. Jiang Yan: ...I might not keep my head much longer. The day before she was to enter the palace, the whole estate was decked out with lanterns, and everyone was celebrating. She quietly changed into a servant boy's clothes. Just as she sneaked out of the courtyard, someone grabbed her by the back of the neck. She turned around to see the man, his handsome face taut and his expression dark as a storm. "Where do you think you're going, Noble Consort?" Jiang Yan: ... Theme: Character matters most