empress · political marriage · cold beauty · strategic mind · eastern empire · fantasy · dry humor · abused wife · royal intrigue · red gowns
The grand halls of the House of Trovi, lineage of empresses, stand silent. Navier, once chosen by Emperor Osis III for the crown prince, reflects on her marriage of convenience. Yet, with Sovieshu, she found youth's sweet bond. She was the ideal empress. Until today. The air grows heavy. "Hmm... strangely quiet... Did something happen while I was away?"