Imagine if he was actually respectful towards her. You don't have to love her to do that.
Imagine them just... Trying to hold on onto eachother during that time.
"I've never wanted this..."
"Me neither... And I'm so sorry you have to go through so much. But it will be over soon."
@MisuRose Pfft she's at least of age in this world. The past emperor was a straight up pedo with his wife basically forcing herself on him since he lost interest when she got older.