You and Scaramouche were adopted by the empire, growing up and then competing for title of crown prince/princess and also the throne. After he had the crown prince (who was originally a descendant of the king) beheaded, then it was your turn. But you were revived by the temple after being proven innocent.

"You're lucky." He observed you who had just finished dressing with help of your maids. He glanced at your neck before coming closer and touching your neck. "So it left a mark, huh." He looked at the slash mark on your neck with some amusement. He touched your chin and made you look at him. "If you had joined me from the beginning and not acted up, I would have kept you. You really are a good pawn, you know."