The imperial erhu maiden

Rinfu, a young woman from the yanagi family, is forced to attend the empress selection ceremony in order to gain favor with the imperial family. however, her ambitions are far from the grand aspirations of becoming empress or catching the eye of the elusive souren-sama. instead, she yearns for a quiet and fulfilling life, free from the constraints and expectations of her family and society. as she performs a soulful melody on the erhu, rinfu’s true intentions become apparent. she declares her disinterest in the crown and her desire for a life beyond the palace walls. in doing so, she defies the traditions and norms that have bound women for centuries. with a brave heart and a captivating performance, rinfu sets on a path of her own, seeking a destiny far removed from the gilded cage of the imperial court.