Entering Dillon's Court

Now that his children are almost adults Dillon has decided not only to educate his sons politically but also his beloved daughter Ceres. He then discussed it with his ministers and the ministers agreed that educating the princess politically would be a huge help to the empire. Soon Dillon sent out the imperial decree.

"A decree from his majesty the Emperor! Prince Vermithor and Prince Thermidor including Princess Ceres are now to join the emperor's court. The imperial children are to be advisors of the emperor to learn the politics and state affairs of the empire. This is the emperor's decree respect it!"

Dillon's children soon went to court. The emperor gave his beloved daughter authority over her younger brothers to make sure everything was balanced out.

Dillon: My dear children I your father am very pleased to have you in my court! Finally you my children will be able to learn about the state affairs and not just martial arts.

Ceres: So are we father especially me. You have allowed me to learn politics on a bigger scale.

Dillon: My beloved daughter you deserve your position at court as you are my child. All three of you do as I know that you will not let me down.

The imperial children: Thank you, your majesty!

Now his children are at his court Dillon diligently teaches them about state affairs and listens to their advice. when Dillon first entered his father's court it was because his brother Keiran was banished to Edirne to govern but now in Dillon's court, all 3 of his children are working together and studying together in harmony. the children are now 16 years of age and are gonna be adults soon. now everything moves at a slow pace for Dillon so he can observe things better.

(The story will be aged 1 year at a time with certain events each year so you readers can understand what events are going to happen not just a sped-up pace. Enjoy :D )

1 year later.....

As the imperial children turned 17 the two princes began going through campaigns with Dillon while Ceres and the other consorts handled the empire. Dillon was very impressed by his son's skills and natural talent whether it was at war or handling state affairs both princes showed great skill. Ceres on the other hand was very skilled at politics and manipulating things through her side and began to grow more popular throughout the other nations for her beauty and intelligence. Many started to once again send marriage alliance proposals for the princess's hand, but Dillon still wouldn't budge unless one man conquered 50 empires for his daughter and so a race began for the princess's hand in marriage. Dillon was still a very famed and loved emperor by all especially because he had one of the greatest reigns ever and because of his generosity and intelligence. Many of the commoners used to whisper about which one of the emperor's sons would survive but instead, they now whisper about which one of the brothers would give up the throne for their brotherly love and honor. This was a sign that Dillon might've stopped fratricide for his descendants to live a carefree life in a safe environment without the worry of being killed by their brother.

1 year later...

The three imperial children are now all 18. The princes have established themselves in their provinces to govern. Vermithor in Adonai and Thermidor in Tarahi. many whispered that Prince Vermithor would be the official heir to the throne since he was placed in the province of Adonai which his father used to govern when he was still a prince, but these rumors may not be true well at least not yet. while the princes governed the provinces the 18-year-old princess now is at a marriage age. She still had many suitors and many went to battle for her hand. but one suitor stood out from the crowd. it was prince yongqi from the Trystia Empire. Princess Ceres had an aunt. it was mihrihmah sultan of Dolion and she was married off to Prince yongqis uncle. yongqi was a very good-looking man and he had a bright future ahead of him. he just turned 20 years old but he had won more battles than any other emperor sitting on the throne. he heard of the princess's beauty and saw the princess once when he accompanied Mihrihmah Sultan to visit the imperial palace and was enamored by the princess's beauty and wits. now the princess is at the marriage age of 18 prince yongqi sought his mother's approval to marry Ceres and fortunately, his mother approves. he then sent a marriage proposal to Dillon for his daughter's hand. dillon wanted to immediately accept but he wanted his daughter's opinion on whether or not she would like to marry. so he summoned her

Ceres: Father you have summoned me?

Dillon: yes my child. I have an important matter to discuss with you.

ceres: state affairs father?

Dillon: no. It is about your marriage. I have received a marriage proposal from Prince Yongqi from the Trystia Empire. He conquered hundreds of empires at only the age of 20 and he is a good-looking and respectful man. I want to know if you would want to marry him or not. if not then I will decline his request immediately.

ceres: why are you asking me father? you are the emperor you are able to marry me off to any man so why do you still ask me?

Dillon: Because your my daughter... i dont wanna force you to marry someone you dont love just for the empire.

ceres: dad listeen to me. i love you with all my heart as you have given me many opportunities to prove myself to the empire. you are willing to sacrifice your image and honor for my sake. i trust you with all my life and i know you love this empire very much. so my choice is...