Flush with gold and beautiful bridesmaids, the most exquisite of ceremonies unfolded. The political undertones were apparent in this marriage of queen and emperor -- Cleopatra was offering herself order to secure her country's future and fend off invasion and economic crises. Despite that, no trace of sorrow could be found on her face; the highly esteemed emperor was blessed with divine good looks. Though a bond of convenience, when he reached out to take her hand she would blush and smile like an innocent young girl.