i think you need to read between the lines on episode of the series since it does not explicitly say the underlying cultures that supports it. in every episode that premiers, a piece of the personality and background of the story unfolds so i think you must watch out for that.take note of the actions of each character and you will how will they operate throughout.
regarding the emperor's actions, i think it is not new to those who are in royalty to have pre-arranged marriages. if i am correct, they are doing so to preserve their own status in society, protect their own business or for their own personal reason. some of these marriages succeed and some do not. i guess the emperor in CG is someone who is not a loving and understanding one. i doubt if he ever loved his children so it is totally ok for him to exile, banish (in lulu's case) them. i believe that those he favor are those that would go with his plans and not dare fight against him..
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regarding the emperor's actions, i think it is not new to those who are in royalty to have pre-arranged marriages. if i am correct, they are doing so to preserve their own status in society, protect their own business or for their own personal reason. some of these marriages succeed and some do not. i guess the emperor in CG is someone who is not a loving and understanding one. i doubt if he ever loved his children so it is totally ok for him to exile, banish (in lulu's case) them. i believe that those he favor are those that would go with his plans and not dare fight against him..
well, these are just my opinions :)