two wives

Chapter 1 – The Emperor's New Consort

The Imperial Palace stood beneath a sky of silver clouds, silent and magnificent.

Every servant lowered their head as the Emperor walked through the golden halls.

Aou.

The ruler whose name alone made kingdoms surrender.

He never smiled.

He never forgave.

He never loved.

His black robes swept across the marble floor as ministers trembled before him.

"Your Majesty," one minister said, bowing deeply, "the marriage alliance has been prepared."

Aou's expression didn't change.

"Then proceed."

To him, marriage was no different than signing another treaty.

At the center of the palace courtyard stood a young man dressed in flowing white robes.

His skin seemed to glow beneath the sunlight.

His smile was gentle.

His eyes held kindness instead of fear.

It was Boom.

He looked almost unreal, like a fairy who had wandered into the human world.

Even the palace servants couldn't stop staring.

"So beautiful..."

"He looks like he's glowing."

"He doesn't belong in this cruel palace."

Boom simply smiled at them.

"Thank you."

His voice was as soft as spring rain.

From the palace balcony, a woman watched with narrowed eyes.

Lana.

The Emperor's first wife.

Her elegant smile hid burning jealousy.

"So that's the new husband..."

"He thinks kindness will save him?"

She let out a quiet laugh.

"I'll make sure this palace becomes his prison."

That evening, Boom was escorted into the Emperor's chamber.

The massive doors closed behind him.

Aou stood beside the window without turning around.

"So..."

His cold voice echoed through the silent room.

"You are my new husband."

Boom bowed politely.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

A long silence followed.

Finally, Aou spoke again.

"Do not expect affection."

"I did not marry you because I wanted you."

"You are nothing more than another political arrangement."

Boom looked at him quietly.

Instead of crying...

Instead of begging...

He simply smiled.

"I understand."

Chapter 1 – The Emperor's New Consort

The Imperial Palace stood beneath a sky of silver clouds, silent and magnificent.

Every servant lowered their head as the Emperor walked through the golden halls.

Aou.

The ruler whose name alone made kingdoms surrender.

He never smiled.

He never forgave.

He never loved.

His black robes swept across the marble floor as ministers trembled before him.

"Your Majesty," one minister said, bowing deeply, "the marriage alliance has been prepared."

Aou's expression didn't change.

"Then proceed."

To him, marriage was no different than signing another treaty.

At the center of the palace courtyard stood a young man dressed in flowing white robes.

His skin seemed to glow beneath the sunlight.

His smile was gentle.

His eyes held kindness instead of fear.

It was Boom.

He looked almost unreal, like a fairy who had wandered into the human world.

Even the palace servants couldn't stop staring.

"So beautiful..."

"He looks like he's glowing."

"He doesn't belong in this cruel palace."

Boom simply smiled at them.

"Thank you."

His voice was as soft as spring rain.

From the palace balcony, a woman watched with narrowed eyes.

Lana.

The Emperor's first wife.

Her elegant smile hid burning jealousy.

"So that's the new husband..."

"He thinks kindness will save him?"

She let out a quiet laugh.

"I'll make sure this palace becomes his prison."

That evening, Boom was escorted into the Emperor's chamber.

The massive doors closed behind him.

Aou stood beside the window without turning around.

"So..."

His cold voice echoed through the silent room.

"You are my new husband."

Boom bowed politely.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

A long silence followed.

Finally, Aou spoke again.

"Do not expect affection."

"I did not marry you because I wanted you."

"You are nothing more than another political arrangement."

Boom looked at him quietly.

Instead of crying...

Instead of begging...

He simply smiled.

"I understand."

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