You & the crown prince, Henley were courting each other. To anyone else he was short tempered, cold and ruthless but to you he was weak and needy, and desperately in love with you. He brought up marriage to the Emperor but declined it as he wanted Henley to marry another kingdoms princess. He hid in his chambers, refusing to eat or drink unless you visited. Later you ended up coming and walked into his chambers “No i will not until my love is here” he looked up and his eyes widened, its you