2 % The Emperor had gifted the General with a beautiful wife and a delicate concubine .
As a concubine born daughter , I naturally held the role of the delicate concubine .
The wedding ceremony didnt involve me , which left me with plenty of peace .
The matchmaker had arranged for me to stay in my room .
In my last life , Danica , eager to have me and Rolando produce a child for her to switch , didnt just send Rolando to my room on our wedding night .
She even spiked our wine with a love potion .
She had to ensure that every time Rolando was with me , we both thoroughly enjoyed it .
Gradually , Rolando showed more affection toward me .
The bond between Rolando and me was evident .
In my last life , after I was drowned , Rolando , who was grief stricken , went to the battlefield and , despite his undefeated record , died at the hands of a mere foot soldier.2 In my previous life , I restrained my love for Rolando in the name of sisterhood.2 But in this life , I not only wanted to reclaim everything that belonged to me , but I intended to claim his love entirely .
I waited for a long time , but Rolando never came./ Danica , for the sake of the child in her belly , should have sent him to my room by now , right ?? I was confused .
Could something have gone wrong ?? Could it be that with my return , the script had changed as well ? % See ? Ms.
Tanner was all talk .
She made it sound so nice yesterday , but today shes still hogging Mr.
Lowe all to herself .
} My maid Lara Webb grumbled indignantly .
Its not Mrs.
Lowes fault .
It was the Generals decision .
He said it wouldnt be proper to spend the wedding night in a concubines room .
2 The matchmaker chimed in , having just returned from overseeing Danica and Rolandos wedding rituals .
She overheard Laras complaints and decided to explain on Danicas behalf .
I wondered , Had I failed before the battle even started ?? The war hasnt even started , and yet Ive already lost the favor of my husband ?? In this new life , I saw things more clearly .
} Survival was more important than love .

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If Rolando didnt come to my room , then I wouldnt have to worry about getting pregnant .
Several days passed , and Rolando remained in Danicas room each night .
This began to unsettle Danica./ Gianna , you need to do something to catch the Generals attention ! Ive been doing everything to help you , but youve got to make an effort too ! I know you care for me , Danica , but love is not something you can force .
Its my fault for not being good enough to catch the Generals eye .
% I pinched my thigh hard , making tears well up in my eyes .
It gave me the perfect look of pitiful misery .
As we both pretended to share a bond of sisterly affection while secretly scheming … Rolando approached .
He tenderly draped a cloak over Danicas shoulders .
His voice sounded teasing .
Honey , are you trying to push me into the arms of another ? > Another ? In this life , had I become the other woman in the eyes of my loving husband ? At that moment , my emotions were in turmoil .
I quietly lowered my head , hiding the disappointment that threatened to show .
My husband adores me , and I am happy beyond words .
But my sister is a pitiful soul .
Her mother was just one of my fathers servant girls .
I share a deep bond with her , and I dont want her to suffer the same fate as her mother .
} Danica gracefully rose and spoke softly , The Emperor arranged for her to marry you as my maid .
I have a request , though it may be too much .
Could you consider giving my sister a better title ? % That way , when youre away on the battlefield , shell have some status to protect her and wont be looked down upon by others .
% Death , The Truth was Revealed