Chapter 406:- "The Empire's Grand Gala [IV]"; The Echoes of Jealousy

"Today, esteemed guests, I am honored to make a momentous announcement," the Emperor declared, his voice resonating throughout the grand hall. The gathered nobles, caught off guard by the unexpected revelation, couldn't contain their excitement. The notion of the Emperor having not one, but four fiances, had been shrouded in utmost secrecy, known only to a select few who resided within the Dragon Palace or the revered Old Palace nestled at the heart of Azure City.

"With great pleasure, I shall introduce my first fiance, a lady of unparalleled beauty and noble lineage, Princess Julia Onard of the esteemed Onard Noble House," the Emperor proclaimed, his words enveloping the room. The reaction was palpable, evident in the widened eyes and stunned expressions of the nobles, their disbelief laid bare for all to see.