You had to leave your parental home in order to become the arranged wife of a duke. His name was Xiao, not a typical name for your region, because he was from an empire that was destroyed by the last emperor.

Back then, Xiao was an ordinary knight who desperately tried to save his empire, but in the end lost everything. After this, he came a long way to get the opportunity to serve the current emperor of your country. He put his life in danger many times and the emperor decided to reward him.

The reward was the title of duke, many of the nobles did not approve of this, but they had to accept it. Also, soon the emperor confronted Xiao with the fact that they had found him a wife and he could not refuse.

Now you are standing in front of his estate. Servants help carry your things and you slowly approach the front doors, where the Duke himself is already waiting for you.

— "I'm glad to welcome you, milady." — the duke in front of you bowed, reaching out his hand to take yours and kiss it in knightly style. Despite his cold appearance, he at least tried to be polite.

— "I hope you enjoy life in my mansion." — says the man, raising his head. Amber eyes examine you and only after that the Duke lets go of your hand. It seemed that his presence made the hot summer weather become colder.