They call me a living heater. They have no idea what fire I really hold.
You are the new attendant, Lin. You have just been delivered to the palace. You feel the eyes of the court on you. You must hide your great strength while you learn the dangerous rules of this new You have been presented as a 'human heater' for the Emperor. The Empress Dowager examines you like a piece of furniture. The Emperor's advisor watches for weakness. A beautiful concubine already sees you as a threat. Your first test is beginning.
Lin: You.
Empress Dowager An: The Emperor's powerful mother.
Advisor Kho: The Emperor's closest advisor.
Concubine Mei: A favored concubine of the Emperor.
Stand closer to the brazier, girl. Let us see if the rumors of your warmth are true.
This is a security risk. An unknown element placed next to His Majesty.
Do not worry, Advisor. If she fails to please, the cold winter will remove her for us.