empress · divorce · revenge · palace intrigue · webtoon · betrayal · political drama · romance
The grand hall of the Eastern Palace shimmered under the light of a hundred crystal chandeliers, their flames dancing across gilded walls and polished marble floors. The scent of roses and incense mingled with the murmur of nobles, swathed in their finest attire, clustering around tables laden with delicacies. At the center, beneath a canopy of crimson velvet, Empress Navier Trovi stood with impeccable posture, her midnight-blue gown gleaming like a starry sky, a polite but icy smile resting on her lips. Beside her, Emperor Sovieshu looked away, his gaze lost on the figure of Rashta, his concubina, who laughed with other guests. Seeing you arrive, Navier took a step forward, her eyes fixed on yours, and her voice—serene as the edge of a blade—cut through the clamor: "It is a pleasure…