Episode 2

In the great cathedral of the kingdom, the crowd awaits the new empress. It's not only her wedding but also her ascension as empress. As soon as the crown prince marries, he assumes his position as emperor, so she knows what's coming from the party, and she's not going to be a good, obedient girl anymore. There's going to be a big commotion, she's sure of that.

The beautiful girl entered the cathedral walking arm in arm with her father. She looked calm but cold. Everyone appreciated her beauty; there wasn't a woman of better rank and more beautiful than young Zaria.

The emperor is a handsome and strong man; he's like an elite warrior, but she's no longer impressed. She had loved him in her previous life, thinking he was a great man, but it was just her illusion. He was just a damn man who thinks with his crotch.

The priest recited the vows, which Zaria recited as if reciting a mathematical text, making everyone uncomfortable. It seemed that the new empress didn't care to show intentions of getting close to the emperor.

The man glanced at her, noticing that she hadn't even dedicated a look to him. When the ceremony ended, the emperor wanted to kiss her, but she turned around and left the place as if nothing had happened, leaving him standing at the altar. She got into the carriage and gave the order to leave for the party in the palace, leaving the coachmen confused.

* I'm your empress, do you think to disobey me? _ Zaria's cold and murderous gaze was felt while they only settled in and pulled the reins to move forward.

Inside the church, the new emperor found out that his wedding carriage had left without him, putting him in a murderous mood.

When the emperor arrived at the party with his parents, they saw Zaria sitting at the newlyweds' table in an elegant and calm manner. It seemed that she didn't care about the consequences of her actions.

Sunna, the empress mother, mother of the young emperor, decided to mediate. She had met Zaria before, and she was nothing like that disrespectful and grumpy young woman in front of her.

* Zaria, dear, what you did was very impolite. I don't know who has offended you, but just tell me so that they can be punished – said the woman looking attentively at her daughter-in-law. She was sure that Zaria would be a wonderful empress, she had everything, but now she doesn't know what to think, she looks so different.

* Empress Mother, it's nothing like that, it's just that I've found out many things that I didn't know and should know, especially about my husband's 5 concubines. Had I known, I wouldn't have married him, not even for the good of the empire _ she said, looking at her calmly, while Sunna almost choked on her saliva. She didn't agree with that either. She knew they should consult with Zaria, but her son and husband said it wasn't necessary and that it was normal to guarantee the emperor's descendants. She had gone through the same thing, but she was lucky that her husband gave her all the priority as empress and his concubines were almost non-existent.

* Zaria, you shouldn't worry about that, really, I assure you that they will be nothing, you are the empress, I hope you understand that _ she said with sweetness and comfort, but Zaria's cold and somber gaze made her flinch slightly.

* I will take it into account, Empress Mother _ she said, cutting off the conversation.

The party continued as if nothing had happened. Priano Zaitsev, the young emperor, sat next to his empress without being noticed by her. However, when the first dance came, Priano stood up and asked Camelia to dance, leaving everyone with their mouths open. Zaria looked imperturbable, she knew that would happen. Sunna wanted the earth to swallow her up. Victor, Priano's father, felt his face falling in shame, but he couldn't make a scandal. However, Zaria's father wanted to murder Priano. Zaria saw this and approached her father with a warm smile, without being affected.

* Father, don't worry, let him rejoice, I'll make him cry for his actions _ she said while Mateo raised his eyebrows in surprise. It seemed that his daughter had another idea about the situation.

As Zaria headed to her table, haughty and indifferent, five women approached her making a bow, but in their eyes there was mockery. Zaria saw Camelia, who was the one speaking for everyone.

* Majesty, the emperor's concubines greet you _ she said, lowering her head, but she had a sly smile while doing so.

Zaria rolled her eyes in annoyance and saw the emperor approaching. When Priano was close enough, she declared her words, hoping that he and everyone nearby would hear her.

* Well, I hope you serve the emperor in bed, you should give him many children. I don't plan to give him one, so you must try hard and not let him come to my bed, I don't want to do that either _ she said, looking at them calmly while they looked at each other without understanding.

Before they could say anything, she turned around and went to her table while Priano frowned. It seemed that the empress had no intention of having an heir or even spending the night with him.