I'm really excited to see Acrea's society changing for the better, so that women have a better footing in society rather than just being a baby maker. Also I wonder how Pauliana and the emperor will fall in love. I hope it doesn't involve her changing to fit a gendered norm, if she ends up falling for the emperor, people will question her leadership or ask her to step down and take on household affairs. I don't even mind Pauliana getting with the purple haired boy. He would definitely fit her 'wife' needs, and would support her without politics