The Empress's Power
Episode 1
A woman with long white hair sat at her study table with many piles of books on the table and under the table. His red eyes are the focus of a book full of government and political lessons.
Since she was 5 years old, she has been taught about history and various political issues. She doesn't want it to be like this, but she can't object. Like it or not, she had to accept her fate. A princess from a family that was quite famous and respected almost all over the world.
The Kaelthara Empire is a respected lineage for its highly efficient government and strong war strategies. And the princess sitting at the study table was the eldest daughter of the king. The one who was supposed to be the leader of Kaelthara, but after her younger brother was born, she thought she was free. Actually, no. She was truly born only to be an empress or queen. Otherwise, it would be a shame for the lineage of Kaelthara.
An old woman with white hair and firm pink eyes walked up to her daughter.
Lily immediately stood up ignoring her books and bowed to her mother.
Seraphine
Just wanted to let you know. Your Majesty and I have prepared a wedding for you. This is his biodata file.
Seraphine
In 4 months you will go to Soliveth region to become an Empress.
Seraphine
You know, you can't object. Make sure everything is ready.
After that, she left the room leaving Lily alone.
Lily stared at the file on the table for a long time. Then she picked it up and opened it to look at it. However, she had to find out who her future husband was.
Caelily
💭 Valdric Lyran Soliveth.
Caelily
💭 As I know, Soliveth is a newly developing country. And Valdric is the second generation Emperor.
Caelily
💭 But if I'm not mistaken...
Lily flipped through the file until she found a map of the Soliveth country.
Lily remembered that she had been to that country 18 years ago. However, the name was not Soliveth, but Arlin.
Caelily
💭 I wondered, what has happened over the past 17 years to Arlin's family?
A white-haired man with red eyes came in and stood at the door. The Crown Prince, his brother.
Caeldar
Nothing. Just want to see you.
Caelily
Don't make trouble. *sigh*
Caeldar
Have you really thought about it carefully?
Caeldar
Marriage with Soliveth.
Caeldar
I can step down from being Emperor of Kaelthara. You can stay here.
Although they rarely see each other due to their busy schedules, their relationship is very close. Lily and El are 8 years apart.
Caelily
If possible, I just want to be a Duke... Or maybe a commoner.
Caeldar
Maybe being a slave would suit you better.
Caeldar
By the way, if you need anything about Soliveth, just ask me.
Caelily
Thank you, then. I have to finish some law books. You can continue to busy yourself.
El just stared at his sister back to her study table and began to focus.
Caeldar
💭 I wondered if she ever complained.
Royal Attendant
This is the future empress's personal file.
Valdric
Thank you. You may leave now.
Diana
Your Majesty. How are you feeling?
Episode 2
Diana
How are you feeling, Your Majesty?
Valdric
Thanks to you. I feel better now.
Valdric got up from his chair and approached Diana.
Diana caressed Valdric's cheek gently.
Diana
You should rest more and not stress.
Valdric took Diana's hand and kissed it gently.
Diana's eyes were fixed on the personal file.
Diana
Is that the future empress's personal file?
Diana
What if the empress doesn't like me?
Valdric
You don't have to worry.
Valdric
He won't mess with you
Diana
💭 Of course. His Majesty is only mine.
Diana hugged Valdric tightly.
It's been 2 months since Caelily found out about the wedding. She has also prepared some necessary items to take to Soliveth.
Caelily sat in the horse-drawn carriage, thinking. She headed to the large market in Kaelthara to buy some jewelry.
Caeldar
Why should I accompany you? *yawn*
Caeldar got off the carriage and yawned.
Caelily
Keep your manners, El. You are the crown prince and future emperor of Kaelthara. We are outside the palace.
Caelily entered the jewelry store. There were many customers today.
Jewelry Store Owner
It's our honor to welcome Your Royal Highness and Your Highness.
Caelily
Is the jewelry I ordered 2 months ago ready?
Jewelry Store Owner
Yes, Your Highness.
Jewelry Store Owner
This is what you ordered. This jewelry maker is a very professional person.
Caelily
Can it be sent to the palace today?
Jewelry Store Owner
Yes, Your Highness. I will send this jewelry after work, before dusk.
Caelily
If so, I will pay at the palace later.
Jewelry Store Owner
Sure, Your Highness.
After leaving the jewelry store, they returned to the carriage to look for something important.
Caeldar
Where are we going?
Caeldar looked out the window, the carriage was moving in the opposite direction from the palace.
Caelily
We are going to Kaelthoria Grand Academy.
Caelily
I have to prepare a few things before going to Soliveth.
Caeldar
I heard that the emperor prefers women who only stay at home. Not very active.
Caelily
If so, he'd better find a mistress.
Caeldar
Are you okay with that?
Caelily
Don't say anything.
Caelily
I've seen Valdric's personal files. He does have a woman in his palace.
Caeldar
Why wasn't she be the empress?
Caelily
Because... That woman is a...
Caeldar
I am confused, why did mother agree to this marriage.
Caelily
💭 Because I'm not her daughter.
Caeldar
Valdric seemed to be toying with Kaelthara.
Their conversation ended there. Finally, the carriage stopped at the school gate of Kaelthoria Grand Academy.
School manager
Welcome, Your Royal Highness and Your Highness.
School manager
It has been a long time since Your Highness came here. I expect Your Highness to greet the students here.
Caelily
I will greet them. But, before that, I want to meet someone.
School manager
Please follow me, Your Highness.
Caeldar
Lily, I will wait for you in the canteen. I want to see my friend.
Theodore saw the guest and immediately stood up.
Theodore
Nice to meet you, Your Highness.
Theodore
It's been a long time.
Caelily
Please come to the palace tomorrow. And help me make an antidote.
Theodore
Who wants to poison you, Your Highness?
Caelily
I just want to be prepared. And take good care of this Academy. I'll come here less often.
Theodore
So, is it true that you are going to Soliveth?
Theodore
I hope you get a better life from being here.
Louis
I thought Your Royal Highness is busy studying.
Caeldar
If I just keep studying, I could die.
Caeldar
My sister wants to visit here. How about you?
Caeldar
I didn't think Grand Duke Soliveth had time to be here.
Louis
Just want to visit the old school.
Louis
I want to ask something.
Caeldar
That's right. My sister will marry Valdric.
Caelily called Caeldar. She was already standing not far from the table they were sitting at.
Caeldar
Please take care of Lily while in Soliveth. I go first.
When Caeldar and Caelily were in the carriage, both of them were silent and did not speak.
Caelily
I haven't seen him for a long time.
Caeldar
He was the Grand Duke in Soliveth, so he lived there.
Caeldar
I don't know the real story. But, before that he was expelled from the royal family in Soliveth.
Caelily
So they are relatives?
Caeldar
I just want to say, be careful with the emperor.
Caeldar
He got the throne because his father seized the throne from Louis' father.
Caeldar
They are indeed blood related, but they don't get along at all even though they are from the same country.
Episode 3
Handmaiden 1
Your Highness, let's go back to the palace! Otherwise, Her Majesty will be angry!
The maid kept chasing after Caelily who was walking fast.
Caelily walked until she stopped in an alley.
Caelily (Kids)
💭 Theo said that there was a child the same age as El here.
Handmaiden 1
Your Majesty, don't go in there. It's dangerous!
Caelily continued walking until she met a boy who was eating bread. His condition was dirty and untidy.
Caelily (Kids)
💭 He is an orphan.
Handmaiden 1
Your Highness?
Caelily (Kids)
Take this child to the Kaelthoria Grand Academy dormitory.
Handmaiden 1
Yes, Your Highness.
Lily woke up from sleep. She opened the balcony door and saw the full moon.
She thought about his fate in Soliveth. It could end very badly.
Caelily stared at the sky thoughtfully, as she was about to enter her room, she saw a brown fox sleeping under a tree not far from her room.
Caelily came out of the palace and approached the fox.
Caelily
💭 No animal has ever been able to get in here.
Caelily tried to touch the fox. But the fox woke up from its sleep and quickly left.
Caelily looked on the grass, there was blood.
It's been 2 months, Caelily is getting ready before leaving for Soliveth. She will go alone.
Seraphine
Take care, Lily. If you need anything, let us know.
Caeldar
Take care of yourself.
Dravik
Be a good empress and always care about the people. Never embarrass Kaelthara.
Dravik
I will always be proud of you.
Caelily
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Caelily got into the carriage and waved to her family.
Caelily
💭 This is a new beginning.
Caelily
💭 There will only be me.
Louis
I'm here, Your Majesty.
Valdric
The future empress will arrive before dusk. Make sure to escort her until she arrives at the palace.
Louis
As you wish, Your Majesty.
Louis bowed and left with several other soldiers.
During the journey, Caelily fell asleep.
Caelily (Kids)
Look at my-
Seraphine
The crown princess of Kaelthara shouldn't do anything useless. Go back to your room and study!
Handmaiden 1
Your Higness...
Caelily (Kids)
Father, I want to taste the chocolate cake.
Seraphine
Take care of your health. She needs to be healthy without any defects.
Dravik
She's your daughter!
Seraphine left the two of them at the dining table.
Dravik
Bring the chocolate cake here and serve the cake to Her Highness.
Handmaiden 1
Yes, Your Majesty.
Caelily (Kids)
💭 I want to take a walk outside.
While walking alone, she accidentally overheard the handmaiden's conversation.
Handmaiden 1
Is it true that Her Highness is not Her Majesty's daughter?
Handmaiden 2
Slow down your voice.
Handmaiden 2
What I heard is that Her Higness's mother is actually a mistress. His Majesty and Her Majesty have been married for 2 years. And His Majesty is in a hurry to have an heir, whether male or female.
Handmaiden 2
So he took a mistress and within a few months, the mistress became pregnant. This caused anger and resentment in Her Majesty.
Handmaiden 2
Then Her Higness was separated from the mistress. As a result, the mistress fell ill suddenly and died.
Handmaiden 1
So, that's why Her Majesty never goes easy on Her Highness.
Caelily sat behind a tree, just sitting there, hugging her knees.
Royal Attendant
Your Highness, we have arrived, and soldiers from Soliveth will escort us. Do you want to greet them?
Caelily
💭 It was just a dream.
Royal Attendant
Your Highness?
Caelily opened the door and got out of the carriage.
Louis
Your Imperial Highness, I am Grand Duke Louis El Arlin. May the Empire prosper under your presence.
Caelily
You have our gratitude, Your Grace.
Louis bowed slightly and left.
Caelily
💭 He smells like a fox.
Caelily closed the door and sat down.
Caelily
💭 Maybe I'm too tired. *sigh*
After arriving in front of the magnificent palace, a purple-haired woman stood in front of the palace with several handmaiden.
Diana
Welcome, Your Highness.
Caelily
💭 I am the princess of Kaelthara. How dare she address me like that.
Handmaiden 2
I'm sorry, Your Imperial Highness. She didn't know the princess from Kaelthara.
Caelily
💭 A pretentious face, as if she wanted to intimidate me because the emperor loved her.
Caelily
Of course she didn't know, because she was nothing more than a slave.
Louis
Your Imperial Highness, please follow this direction.
Caelily
I didn't know Soliveth kept people who don't know manners.
Caelily
And dare to be in front of the empress's palace.
Royal Attendant
I apologize, Your Imperial Highness. We will pay more attention to the surroundings.
Caelily
Tell the emperor, I wish to meet him after I finish bathing.
Louis
As you wish, Your Imperial Highness.
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