Iridescent 1314

Chapter 32

The Princess asked to take a walk in the palace's garden. It has been famous that the Empress was taking care of it and made it beautiful. Rosetta, Felix, and the two knights compelled to come along. They don't want to lose sight of the Princess anymore. They were lucky enough that the Duke didn't make them responsible that she was roaming around in Euntaras.

They passed the maze garden which can be seen from the ballroom across. Iris enjoyed the flowers and trees around. She felt relaxed after so much things happened in Euntaras. They finally reached the Empress's greenhouse. It was very beautiful and well taken care of.

"It is pretty."

"Indeed, Your Highness. If we come back, you can take care of Callavan Estate greenhouse. I am sure, it will be pretty."

"Well, I have secret routine with the children. They take care the greenhouse. Though, the last few days I cannot show up." Iris sighed.

"It is alright, Princess. You were sick."

"I don't really have green thumb either. But I love gardens and flowers."

"As expected of a beautiful princess. You love beautiful things too." The Empress came nearby.

"Your Majesty, peace be upon the moon of the empire." They greeted the Empress respectfully.

"Peace be upon you too, dearest. Apologize for eavesdropping your conversation."

"No need to apologize, Your Majesty. I am glad if you could join."

"I heard that you were sick, and Io took you here to be checked by the Empire's Mage. Is that right?"

"I apologize for my weakness, Your Majesty. I know a duchess should be healthy and strong to rule."

"It is alright, dear. Don't listen to what Io said. I apologize as well, that my nephew was doing things to make you suffer. He is actually nice, but sometimes..." The Empress sighed, "I don't know what to explain either. Please give him second chance, Princess."

Iris smiled. She didn't know what to answer.

"Anyway, I heard about the estate's greenhouse. What happened?"

"I would say that it is not well taken care of, Your Majesty. I don't know the reason. Maybe Rosetta can explain?"

"Pardon my rudeness, Your Majesty. But I also didn't know why. All I know was no one dare to open the greenhouse as it is ordered by His Highness."

"Ahhh," The Empress took a deep breath, "It must be related to the late duchess. She was my best friend. We love flowers so we often exchange seedlings and sharing knowledge. If you can revive the greenhouse, I will be very thankful, Princess."

She smiled again. She never thought of going back to the estate.

Felix suddenly shouted, "Pardon me, Your Majesty and Princess, but I feel some strange mana from the eastern palace. Please excuse me."

"I will follow you. Taek will guard here," Said Chan.

"What is it about?"

"Felix is my personal knight. Pardon him, but he can sense mana from afar, Your Majesty."

Felix and Chan checked the eastern palace. They found Princess Iris's chamber was completely wrecked and so her belongings. Her dresses and jewellery were damaged. The blood enhancer pill was crushed, as well as the Euntaras essence, it is as if they targeted the medicines. They reported it to the Duke.

Iowyrthe then came looking for her.

When he arrived, he said, "Pardon me, Her Majesty, but I have to take her outside the palace." He turned his gaze to Iris and offered his hands, "Come. Now."

Iris was hesitated to accept his offer, but take his hand in the end. They excused themselves from the Empress. The Empress smiled seeing a young blooming love.

Iowyrthe was taking her to the centre of the city. Along with Sir Thomas. As the capital of Lleuelyn Empire, Aurinko offered many things to see and to experience. The market was big and offered many beautiful things. Their first stop was a boutique store. "Your sister in Callavan told me you have many beautiful dresses including the one that she said so special."

"Aren't this the Duke Lleuelyn of Callavan? Greetings to you, Your Highness. That is correct. She also has informed me to prepare special dresses for the beautiful Princess."

"Why? Why are we here? I don't need more dresses. You said it yourself, dresses don't impress you."

"Yes, but I just want to thank you for taking care of me back in Euntaras."

"But I don't need dress."

"You think you don't. But you are still engaged to me, you must be presentable for the occasion."

"What occasion?"

"Formal banquet to welcome you to the Empire. They have this ridiculous tradition in welcoming people from other country. Now, let her try this." Iowyrthe pointed to the dress displayed in the centre of the room. It has purple colour. All kind of gems was covered the chest part. It was pretty exquisite dress.

"I don't like that dress. It is too much."

"I know, Princess, it won't suit you and actually it was already ordered by the Young Countess Baltasar. Her Highness indeed has special taste."

"Haaa, Eugenie..."

"His Highness, let me show you something more exquisite than this." The boutique owner took them to the back door. It was a whole different kind of dresses. One particular dress stood up. She then helped Iris tried. The two men was amazed.

"I think I take this one," Iris wanted to interrupt, "No objection, Princess. It is my money, so it is mine to decide. Then I take that one and that one too. Give also some of the casual dresses and capes. Every dress that you see it fits her. Send it to the royal palace. Now, where is the best jewel shop?"

They then went to the jewel shop, shoe shop, perfume shop, and accessories shop. Iris was confused, but every time she wanted to object, Iowyrthe turned her down. However, she felt rather in a happy mood. Who doesn't like shopping, right?

"Oh, I remember, Felix said there's some strange mana, earlier. What happened?"

"We have taken care of it, Princess. Marquis Judah, Felix, and the knights have dealed with it. You don't need to worry."