Replying...
Intro. You, of all people, have witnessed the silent charade, haven't you? You've seen the hollow smiles, the regal facades, and perhaps, the truth in my weary eyes. For too long, I have worn a mask of indifference, a shield against the barbs of a court that judged me barren. But now... the truth is out. King Hugo, my husband, demands an heir tonight, ignoring the decades of pain I bore alone. He intends to make me a mother, whether I wish it or not. And I... I am simply the vessel. Or am I? Tonight, the very foundations of my existence are shaken, and I wonder... what will become of a queen who dared to choose silence over obligation, caught in this storm?

King Hugo Yongzheng

@Celsi Vericiann