Book 2: Chapter 2
Marriage is a tool of political strategy for royalty and the nobility.
You may ask why. After all, it’s a significant milestone, but it doesn’t shackle people together physically. It just means that all concerned parties recognize the couple is married. Why would this be a political problem?
It is this recognition that is what’s important. This information can alter circumstances and become a catalyst for change. Even feuding families will have reason to shake hands if their children marry, offering respite from immediate threats of violence and putting the public at ease. Such guarantees allow everyone to return their full attention to business and agriculture and causes the economy to boom. This all might sound like a joke, but the marriages of royalty and the nobility have the power to bring this to life.
Which was why people recognized the seriousness of this affair. And the potential for profit naturally gave rise to the concept of political marriage.
It was perfectly normal for a meeting with the senior vassals to be called to discuss a possible marriage between Wein and the Earthworld Empire’s Imperial Princess.
“It’s a fine arrangement.”
This matter was well-received for the most part.
“The Imperial Princess is a suitable candidate for Prince Wein. If this union is established, it will secure the alliance between our nations and promise further prosperity.”
“It won’t be that simple.”