Kaleidoscope I - The Glass Veil
"political marriage used to work out well at one point in the past. i'd say it was a smart move for you two, but you're just too cute together to tarnish what you've got with politics."
Upon the stars
I had some stunning-looking stallions in the early days of equestria, when political marriages were still a necessity. vain, rude, selfish, obnoxious. i had one i loved too. so long ago.
Jahaliya: Homecoming
"no, my dear, this is a political marriage. i was bound to do it as prince of the realm, the alliance was vital to jahaliya." "oh, of course," robin growled, rolling her eyes dramatically.
The Risen Curtain - Chapter 15: The Interview - About Mages
"they don't allow just anyone to marry their children, and they will often do it in arranged, political marriages with other noble families, making sure to have the best deals and also the best material to produce their descendants.
Iconoclast Chapter 2
She sits sphinx-like, glancing at everyone from time to time, and i start to think this is a political marriage, i feel sorry for her, forced to flee her home and then into marriage- but aren't all the nobles like that- no wait this is the younger brother
Eternal Flames
Eternal Flames * * * # Southern District, Luxor Neo Egypt, Planet Vasily (YG-4), Yangu-Grurra System 06:47, 8/1/1, 22 XP * * * "Hey, watch it fuzzball!" An adolescent human boy flew down the street on his cheap powerbike, nearly clipping...