The Empress had been exiled from her beloved city of Byzantium. She had been forced to flee in the middle of the night, leaving behind her beloved palace and all of her possessions. She had been betrayed by her own people, and her beloved city was now in the hands of her enemies.
The Empress was determined to make her way back to her beloved city and reclaim her throne. She had no money, no allies, and no support. But she had her faith, and she was determined to make it back to her beloved city.
The Empress traveled for weeks, sometimes on foot, sometimes on horseback. She was determined to make it back to her beloved city, no matter what the cost.
Finally, after weeks of travel, the Empress arrived at the gates of Byzantium. But the city was now in the hands of her enemies, and the gates were closed. The Empress was determined to get back into her beloved city, and she begged and pleaded with the guards to let her in.
But the guards refused, and the Empress was forced to turn away. She had been exiled from her beloved city, and she would never be able to reclaim her throne.
The Empress was heartbroken, but she was determined to make the best of her situation. She traveled to a nearby city, where she found work as a seamstress. She worked hard and saved her money, and eventually she was able to purchase a small house in the city.
The Empress lived in her small house for the rest of her life, never forgetting her beloved city of Byzantium. She was determined to make the best of her situation, and she was determined to never give up hope that one day she would be able to reclaim her throne.