From Commoner to Nobility: Part 2

Finally, my dream of becoming the main consort to the king was close at hand. While I was sliding through the cracks in the door, formed valuable relationships with a few nobles and alliances with other commoners. I realized that with the support and respect of the common people, I could get more favor from the emperor (who is the sole decider in who becomes the king's consort). The queen of the king wasn't too happy about my rising power. Misguided by her closest servant, she sought to destroy me. I was determined not to let this happen, even if it meant starting a rebellion. She attempted to get rid of me through a series of palace reformations, which made those who purchased nobility become outcast. In retaliation, I started a civil war, commoners verse nobles. Since I knew what it was like to be a commoner, I knew how to appease them. I knew exactly what they were yearning for. I truly wanted to help the common people rise beyond their social restrictions, like I had done. It was then that I realized I had to sacrifice some of my power to achieve my ultimate goal... Restructuring the social barriers of the empire!