"About your identity?", Edel released her wrist. The lady just realized he's been holding her. "Your Highness. My apologies that it is something I cannot discuss with you. You may chop off my head if you want to", she said with a serious tone. "Neit...
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The herbarium was intricately decorated with white curtains and ornaments. "Your skin looks healthier than the last time", Olivia commented as she looked at Sienna. "As expected from the Royal Physician's niece", Sienna chuckled. "Everyone seems to be chummy with each other", Floryn gritted her teeth. "Just remember that I am still your greatest threat. I am cute and I have so much to offer His Highness", she stood and raised her chin.
The other ladies are just adoring her liveliness. "Why aren't you saying something? Are you mocking me?", Floryn gulped. "Can it be that you are thinking that I was just here for respect to my house?", her cheeks puffed making the ladies look at her like an angered rabbit. "We don't hold any decision, Lady Floryn. His Highness is doing this for formality as well. If he chooses you, with all my heart, I will congratulate you", Olivia smiled. The blonde gave a small pout and sat down. "Don't regret what you just said. Unlike the rest of you, I spent a lot of time with His Highness", she boasted.
They all stood at the sight of Edel. "Take your seat. You should have started", he saw the untouched cakes and tea set. "We were waiting for you. It's Sir Traun today, I thought you'd bring Sir Kirstein", Floryn felt disappointed at the sight of his brother. "I heard he got wounded during the Imperial Hunt. Is he alright now?", Arabella asked with concern.
Whether she's here or not, she's still the talk of these ladies.
Wait? Could it be that they are interested in her, I mean, as Gaius?
But she's a lady just like them.
Edel looked at Ciaran with such a bothered look. The knight tilted his head not able to comprehend the look on the Prince's face. Ciaran pulled the chair back for the prince to take a seat. "Thank you for giving me time to meet all of you once more", the prince signaled for them to start digging in. "Oh, this white frost reminds me of Sir Kirstein. I recalled that he's also fond of sweets", Arabella chuckled. She gulped as soon as the prince looked in her direction. "Would you like one, Your Highness", the lady smiled nervously. "By the way, my brother visited the Palace. He requested an audience with His Majesty. My apologies, he just came and he's already hoping to make himself known", Sienna bowed her head. "You can look at me when you're saying something", Edel permitted. "Lady Olivia, I heard you passed the test for being a physician", he turned his gaze to the raven head. "Congratulations", the Crown Prince praised her. Their conversation was filled with updating each other about what was happening in their houses.
Ciaran looked at Floryn who was talking about her hobbies in contrast to the ladies seemingly reporting about their house's progress.
House of Scarlet
Receiving Hall
"Welcome back, our future empress", Glen greeted while seated on the couch. "You're here, Duke Sinclair", Sienna bowed. "Did the prince give you a good look that night? There were some rumors that the prince spent a night with an unknown woman in his chamber. Make sure you're better than her", Glen raised his chin. Sienna gulped and nodded.
