The Princess’s Bittersweet Marriage to a Doting Commander
Trapped by a generations-old marriage alliance, Princess Yetsune yearns to break free from her gilded cage. Her dream of freedom turns into a nightmare when she makes the reckless decision to embark on an escapade to the kingdom she is betrothed to and falls into a tangled web of forbidden love, political deceit and betrayal. Disguised as a commoner, a chance encounter with Callan, the Empress’s brother brings about a love at first sight that soon turns into a passionate romance. Clinging onto Callan, Yetsune decides to go against her destiny and escape the marriage alliance. But when deceit and betrayal entangles her with the Imperial Princes, she becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of power and influence. With her identity exposed too soon and factions vying for her hand and the power it brings, Yetsune's plan spins out of control. Though her heart belongs to Callan, Yetsune is forced into a marriage of convenience with the Third Prince. Their marriage as well as the military power the Third Prince yields spins her into a web of schemes to obtain the throne. Yetsune must navigate a treacherous path in a court swarming with deceit, betrayals, obsession and romance. Can she reunite with her first love or will she embrace this dangerous marriage with the Third Prince? I will be updating every day so please add to your library for steady updates. The cover is not mine but edited by me.
Characters and relevant information
Asana Kingdom
Aisin
King
Queen
Princess Yettiri- Second Female lead. First Princess, 19 yrs.
Princess Yetsune- First Female Lead. Second Princess, 19 yrs.
Lord Azryn- Queen's brother. A member of the Halan Clan but resides in Aisin. Doting uncle to the Princesses. 30
Sersi- Serves the King as an aide. 21 yrs.
Arya- Serves Princess Yettiri. 20 yrs.
Erya- Serves Princess Yetsune. 20 yrs.
Loki- Serves Lord Azryn
Kamari
Clan leader of Kamari Clan
Clan Matriach of Kamari Clan- wife of the clan leader.
Muyun- Heir Apparent of the Kamari Clan. 21 yrs.
Halan
Clan leader- Only female Clan leader in the history of Asana Kingdom.
Aushasal Empire
Imperial Family
Emperor
Late Empress- She is the sister of the King of Asana Kingdom. She married into Aushasal imperial family as the last alliance princess for the previous generation.
Empress- From the Targa family, mother of the first two princes. Daughter of the Grand Chancellor.
Imperial Consort- Daughter of the minister of war. Mother of the fourth prince and only princess.
Noble Consort- Emperor's favourite wife and first love. Mother of the third prince.
Noble Lady- the lowest ranked legitimate wife of the Emperor. Mother of the fourth prince. A princess of another country that was conquered by Aushasal and very sickly.
Prince Hagian- First Prince, 24 yrs.
Prince Hakian- Second Prince, 22 yrs.
Prince Anakin- First Male Lead. Third Prince. Emperor's favourite son. Initially the right general of the Northland Army, later becomes the Commander of the Northland Army. 22 yrs.
Prince Bayan- Fourth Prince, 20 yrs.
Prince Cirdan- Fifth Prince, 19 yrs.
Princess Ayslin- The only child the Emperor shows affection for except for the third prince, 18 yrs.
Grand Prince- He is older than the Emperor but was disqualified from inheriting the throne because he developed a limp from a childhood injury caused by the current Emperor.
Princess Eretria: She is the daughter of the grand prince (the Emperor's older brother). Has lower status than Princess Ayslin who is born to the Emperor.
Prince Kohan- Son of the Grand Prince, has lower status to the princes born to the Emperor.
Servants
Head Eunuch- Serves the Emperor
Head Attendant Ahn- Serves the Empress
Attendant Nan- Serves the Noble Consort
Nalan- only palace maid in the Moon Palace, serves the Noble Consort.
Yulan- A palace maid in the Falcon Palace, directly serves Prince Hagian.
Targa Family
Empress
Grand Chancellor- Most powerful minister in court, he has always been eyeing the throne since the reign of the previous Emperor.
Callan- Second Male Lead. The son of the Grand Chancellor and younger brother to the Empress. He was born after the Empress married into the Imperial family so much younger than her, 25 yrs.
Achi- Serves Callan
House of Elkhary
General- Oversees the South
Lady Reani-Third Female Lead. Only daughter of the General, 21 yrs. Best dancer in Aushasal.
Armadia
Governor
Lady Leya- Fourth Female Lead. Only child of the Governor.
Aina- Serves Lady Leya
Northland Army
Grand Commander Ylang- leader of the most powerful army in Aushasal. Title is passed down his family but he has no heir. Prince Anakin's mentor. He is also a childhood best friend to the Emperor and Noble Consort.
Prince Anakin- later becomes Commander.
Captain Yisu- Anakin's right hand man, same age group as Anakin. Adopted by the Grand Commander.
Captain Kahn-Adopted by the Grand Commander, Early 30s.
Captain Vanya- the only female in the Northland Army.
Left General- Belongs to the Grand Commander's generation.
Miscellaneous
Captain Han- Captain of Palace Bodyguard in Aushasal
Captain of Palace Security- Aisin Royal Palace
Madam Syren- Owner of the House of Fragrance
Lady Nora- daughter of a high-ranking minister in Aushasal.
Characters will be added as they appear in the novel 😁
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