The Romantic Trials Of A Transmigrated Empress

Chapter 282: And so, it begins.

Just as the young ladies were discussing the men, there was no shortage of young men doing the same, discussing the young women with vigor. Not only were some of the empire’s most beautiful maidens in the hall but so were the singers and dancers.

The air was overflowing with the smells of enchanting perfumes and flowers. The men took in the smells and filled their stomachs. Alliances had become important lately and what was stronger than a marriage alliance?

"From the East, Lord Lucas Montgomery, Knight-commander of Wyvern’s Reach." The herald read.

Lord Lucas and his men entered the hall, their imposing physiques commanded silence. Covered in thick furs, they looked more like cold menacing beasts than men. While the Wyvern Reach was not as large a territory or the Montgomery house as powerful as the others, their military prowess was not to be under estimated.

They had produced some of the most skilled fighters and commanders in the empire. With brute strength alone, they could repel back armies that were wielding swords.

"Lady Jilian Sterling, Marchioness of Starhold."

The marchioness’s entry was not whispered about. The only reason she was attending was because the Starhold heir was a young boy, only three years old. He could not decide with whom to stand so she would do it for him.

"Lord Drumin Holloway, Earl of Moonspire." The herald read.

The Earl entered with four of his sons and two daughters along with ten knights. The house of Moonspire was a secretive one and nobody really knew what to make of them. They were powerful and yet remained behind the scenes, in the shadows as much as possible.

It was rather down to earth of them or suspicious considering the fact that they controlled three of the most crucial ports in the capital of the empire.

"Lord Glen Christianson, Baron of The thousand peaks." The herald called out.

of incredible wealth entered with thirty knights and his ten wives. They were all dressed lavishly. Glen Christianson was not a man that shied away from showing off his wealth that his family had acquired from the ownership of

mountain fortress. Even though it was more isolated from the capital, they were considered strong and

hours, the herald announced the guests in attendance and finally, the last entrants,

Nithercott exchanged glances that vowed hatred as Malcom had been the one that took away Ren’s

naturally increased when Akia walked into the room. Dressed in white, beautiful as always with a small golden crown on her head, she looked like a princess. She was accompanied by four female mages, also

and thin waist. Even the swell of her breasts beneath the white fur cloak she donned did not skip

goddess indeed." Jordan said, appreciatively with a besotted

the look on his son’s face. The Nithercott’s were too greedy for power, be it out front or behind the scenes. No matter who sat on the throne, they wanted to be the ones

terminated them as soon as he declared himself regent. Cleverly, he replaced them with people from other strong

and welcome the divine messenger." The herald

room stood up while Akia remained sitting. This action did not sit well with some of the noble lords. Only the emperor was worthy of such a greeting and respect. The divine messenger was not a

was, was already tense, nobody wanted to light the

can all sit." Akia

The members of the houses that had reached secret agreements exchanged glances. If the divine messenger was involving herself in the race for the throne, things would change and

strong. Whoever she supported would probably get the support of the mages and they could all guess how that would

of the ruling family. Since then, we seem to have lost our way which proves true

be

was welcomed by all of the nobles. As long as they could get a direct answer on the