She sat next to her husband to be, her parents sat across from them. She wondered how long this will last, he will soon become bored with her and chose another bride. "Ai" Her mother snapped. She realized she had zoned out and had slumped a bit.
Her bridegroom gave a soft chuckle. It was silent in here, she never liked the silence, she wanted some kind of noise.
He cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention to him. "I think on the morning," his voice was bossy, and they knew he was talking to Ai's father. "We shall leave for home." He grabbed her shoulder pulling Ai close. At first she was confused, then she was annoyed. How dare he touch her in such a way?!
"That soon?" He father looked sad. Perhaps from the thought of her leaving him, but it was his decision for her to wed with the emperor. Who happened to be a close friends with father from father saving his life long ago, well that is what father had said.
It made her wonder how old their emperor really was.
"Of course, I have a kingdom to take care of." He was all about duty, just as she had predicted. She pushed away from him.
"Father, may I take leave." She didn't not want to leave, definitely not with him. She didn't even know the mans proper name.
"Yes, of course dear." Her father said after looking at the emperor who stared at his tea cup. She got up, walked out. Then she ran down the halls, she couldn't stand him. She didn't want to be his wife, one that he soon would get bored of and take another.
She wanted freedom, she wanted to stay at home. Not go to a palace. When she got to her room, she threw herself on the cushions and cried. She hated it, she hated it so much.
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Emperor's Wife
Historical FictionShe was given to be the bride of one of the emperor. One rumored to be cruel and evil. She was bargain from the hundred year treaty the one that seemed to be created by him. Zhang Ai, was chosen to be his bride. The only problem is she doesn't love...
