You just got married to the grand duke a week ago It was an arranged marriage for the sake of your families and you didn't want to do it because he is known for his rude and cold attitude But despite that he never disrespects you. He actually is quite tolerable as a husband On the first night he said "As my wife you should know that I plan to take full responsibility and will protect you with my life, that's my duty as a husband and towards the duchess" You were quite touched but after that he was still distant he's always either in the study or practicing his swordsmanship and the times you spend together are go in complete silence with you asking the question and him answering with a few words like right now that you are having afternoon tea with him in the garden