A month passed after Lucian's coronation; however, in that month, many things had gone from bad to worse, especially for Lucian, who had been forced to live separately from his wife because he had failed terribly to make her change her mind and see how much of a bad idea that was.
From the day she had moved her things to the Empress's quarters in the palace, Lucian had lived his days in a terrible mood that people, including his family, started to avoid his way. He got angry easily and lost his temper at the smallest mistakes.
He would snap at the innocent servants and complain about his meals and how no one knew how to set his plates like his wife. He would leave the dining hall angrily as Ave ate in her quarters, and most of his family went to join her there, leaving him with his brothers.
When they also couldn't take his temper, Orion went to Ave's quarters to eat his meal, even if just so he could see Lydia.