"Father this is preposterous , I would never marry scum like him" the princess spoke up. Edward gruntingly spoke "be mindful of the words you chose princess because the only reason you are even allowed to speak is because I allow it, the fact that a pig like your father is even at the same table as me is because I allow it." Caspian was still silent and his headstrong daughter who stood up with her hands on the table could only look down and take her seat again. Caspian spoke again and that he would need some time to deci— Edward interrupted and spoke time isn't a liberty you can afford right now Caspian. The timid and cowardly Caspian was about to back down and accept but then his daughter spoke up and said "I accept although there are some conditions that need to be added , the first being the barony should be provided with its own autonomy and military , secondly the barony should have a direct claim to the throne and be provided roles in the royal court of advisory for all matters wether trivial or important. From what standing are you asking this from me , the Emperor said after standing up , the princess answered as the next Empress , your highness. The Emperor smiles and walks out , Zena escort the lady (my to be empress) and Chris escort her father to the castle. A knight who wasn't that tall but very sleek walked in , the knights red hair shined and stood out the most. He answered "As u wish my liege." He was almost as handsome as his highness but his build wasn't as strong as him, he was more slender and yet more elegant. I shall escort you I am Zena And I am from the ducal house of Duke Ramsey. From the Ramsey family I heard they are the lapdogs of the Imperial family and they have been serving them for generations no wonder he's this steadfast. Alright but before we depart I shall first require a change of clothes and only my maids are too take me to the dresser. The knight looked at me with the eyes full of distrust of my whole being , I sighed and spoke you may not worry i shan't not pull anything distasteful after all the events that have took place today. Naturally i went to change clothes and after I was done my journey to Winchesters Royal capital Sophen began. The ride was very comfortable expected of the biggest empire in the world , but I couldn't help but wonder about the time that took for me to leave my country the gap widened and slowly the news and intel widened to this made me push for information so I asked the knight , "Excuse me Sir knight —-" , you can address me as Zena Empress. No , I couldn't be this forward because I am not the empress yet I am just a bargaining chip , so if i may ask Sir knight where are we at the moment and how long will it take for us to arrive to Sophen. Its been about 7 hours since our departure and if we keep at it at this pace we shall arrive in Sophen in 3 Days time on carriage including the stops we could have arrived quickly on horseback . And for now we are just on the outskirts of The territory of Count Stephen. Count Stephen is from the aristocrats faction and the person pushing his daughter to be the future empress. Kara put her hand on her cheek and said no wonder his majesty went on ahead for now he doesn't want anyone to be a thorn in his side and to know about me , but why did he pressed on my father for marriage , do u know why Sir knight. Zena nodded and said I dont know my lady , no one can tell what the King is thinking , perhaps he pushed for your hand in marriage because of your beauty my lady. No he didn't look that shallow , he couldn't care less for my beauty I don't know what did it but he somehow spared me and my father. This is troublesome the princess thought while biting her lower lip. A few moments later the carriage stopped in-front of a rather extravagant Hotel. We'll be resting here for the day my lady your room is being prepared. I had dinner and took a bath thinking of all the possible events that could transpire when I arrive in the Royal Capital. I went to bed but couldn't sleep because I couldn't call this place home. I moved around in the bed rather restlessly and unladylike but went asleep shortly because of fatigue. The maids woke me up at the brink of dawn and made preparations for my bath and breakfast , they looked rather shaky and afraid of me but I paid it no mind and moved on with the preparations for our departure.