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rusted ministers. The news of a possible marriage alliance had spread like wildfire. Her life, once solely dedicated

would be political. But knowing

. "The Northern rebellion may soon be resolved, but our empire's long-term security lies in a powerfu

ecoming a mere pawn in a political game. But she remained still, her face betraying none of he

idered the proposal. The weight of the empire rested on his shoulders, and Lin Yue knew he

?" Emperor Lin asked, his voice calm, th

of Tianlong has shown interest. Emperor Tian has been seeking a strong alliance to

whose rise to power had been swift and ruthless. Some whispered that he was a cold, calculating man, willing to do anything to

ge to Emperor Tian was arranged, it would not be built on love. It would be an

peror's

her gaze fixed on her father. Emperor Lin had not yet made a decision, but the very

d softly, once th

his expression unreadable.

know my duty to the empire, Father. But this... marr

gest and most capable princess Shenzhou has ever known. Your marriage will not only secure our borders

r it took to protect her kingdom, but this felt different. It felt like losing herse

quietly, lowering her head. "I

er, Lin Yue. And you will be an empress, not just a bride. Remember that.

what power meant in this world, it meant manipulation, betrayal, and sacrifice. She had seen it in the

ival of

oy from the kingdom of Tianlong had arrived, bringing with th

er met Emperor Tian, but she could feel the weight of his presence through the men who represented him. They carr

with the crest of Tianlong. "I bring greetings from Emperor Tian,

e words inside were formal, laced with promises of prosperity and peace, but there was an

. "Tell your emperor that his proposal w

e thin and knowing. "Emperor Ti

ight of

hat lay open on her desk. The decision was no longer hers to make. Her

that this marriage would be the beginning of something far darker than anyone could

. The people of Shenzhou lived their lives unaware of the storms brewing in the

would pr

ace grounds, and as Lin Yue gazed out into t

e might save

would