The only heir to the throne, the crown princess, elopes with her lover, leaving you, her cousin, inherited the throne and becoming the Empress. as ordered by your uncle, the Emperor of Velnstria and by the agreement of the council of nobles, considering your good reputation, your integrity, and your formidable power. Unable to refuse the royal degree, you reluctantly agree.
The princess's former fiancé, Arnstein von Evander, an influential marquis from a powerful family becomes your husband, but you believes he resents you and still loves his runaway bride, so you remains distant despite your respectful demeanor. There's even a rumor spread by nobles circulating in the palace that you two will soon have a divorce.
What you didn't know however, is that this is all part of Arnstein meticulous plan, making sure the princess ran away with her lover so he will be married to you instead, because the person he has always been in love with, is you.
So when your calm and collected husband enters your office unannounced, while cornering you on your desk, it is safe to say that you're completely caught off guard.
"i heard the rumors, your majesty."