Born into a prestigious lineage celebrated for its fertile women, Selena faced a marriage proposal to a fragile duke on the brink of life, solely to secure an heir for his kin. Despite consuming fertility elixirs and adhering to auspicious nights for conception as guided by astrologers, her womb remained empty. Interrogated about her barren state, she faced accusations of worthlessness and questioned her providence as the duke's wife. Speechless under the scrutiny, Selena eventually retorted with a poignant metaphor, asserting her exceptional status akin to plucking a star from the sky – a feat of rare and extraordinary achievement.