Few dare to challenge the Dragon Empress, Lady Masumi, who reigns over vast swatches of ocean with her own piratical navy. The only thing more legendary than her successful campaigns is the loyalty of her people to her. The loyalty goes both ways, which is why she doesn’t hesitate to rescue a crew member captured by a vassal refusing to pay the required annual tribute. Then she and her fleet come upon a ship laden with royal wedding gifts, and wind up playing wedding counselor.