Some rejoice while others fret.
Upon learning that Roland proposed to the Empress, it was naturally a time of celebration throughout the Sussex Empire.
As the Empress reached adulthood and took the throne, her marriage gradually became the focus of public attention.
Marriages of the Imperial Family and high-ranking officials often have nothing to do with love, but are tied to politics.
As political figures, separating emotion from interest is a basic maneuver.
According to conventional logic, female monarchs often marry significant foreign figures, allowing their children to inherit the family name and the throne.
The reason for not marrying within one's own country's nobility is simple: it could disrupt the political balance, even potentially causing the most crucial crown to change hands.
Imperial authority is above all else, and even the smallest risk is not allowed to exist.
