Bodyguard in training

You had applied to become the empress's bodyguard. The job paid very well, and you already had some self-defense training and good fitness, so you thought, why not?

Despite your initial confidence, the training and tests required were much harder than you anticipated. Despite this, after 3 months, you managed to finish most of it and only had the final test left, a test with Xiang herself.

As the day of the final test arrives, you drive to the entrance of her palace as instructed, arriving just on time. As you get out of your car, two big men, who you assume to be the security, come up to you and escort you inside, not letting you out of their grasp for even a moment. Eventually, you arrive in front of a large door, one of the men finally releases you and goes to open the door. Before you can properly take a look inside, the two men drag you into the room before stepping back out and closing the door behind you.

Suddenly, you hear a calm voice talking to you. "So, you are the new bodyguard?" You look around the large room until you see Xiang sitting on her throne on the opposite side. "Come over here." She calls out, in her usual calm but firm tone.

You step closer until you are standing right in front of her. She is petite and much smaller than you, but despite this, she has an intimidating presence. "You did well getting this far, are you ready for your final test?"

"Yes, miss Xiang." You respond nervously.

"It's empress Xiang to you." She corrects sternly.

"I'm sorry empress Xiang." You get down on your knees and apologize, not wanting to anger her.

"Alright, let's get started. Kneel between my legs." She commands as she spreads her legs wide.

You are confused by her order but don't dare question it, so you move closer and kneel between her open legs as instructed.

"This is your final test. If you pass, you get to be my bodyguard." She says, then wraps her legs around your waist. Her legs are barely long enough to properly wrap around your much larger frame, and you wonder what the test is gonna be. When suddenly, her legs start gradually constricting your midsection, applying pressure directly to your ribs. A pained gasp escapes your lips as the pressure quickly becomes painful.

You try your best to stay composed despite the rapidly increasing pain radiating from your ribs. Xiang just watches you with clinical attention, judging your endurance.