“Katherine, I heard something that might be useful.” Isla said, walking into the living room
“About what?” Katherine asked, setting her book down
“There will be a ball held after the coronation.” Isla said
“That's Kana for you.” Katherine mumble
“I know you won't be able to get in, but we'll find a way.” Isla said
“Thank you, but it won't be easy. Only the higher ups can go.” Katherine sigh
“Duchess Kila, her husband, and their son are going to the ball.” Isla stated
“Isla, was Nathaniel in the house?” Katherine asked
“Yes, but left soon after.” Isla said, “Did something happen?”
“I think he saw me.” Katherine said, flipping through the book
“This might be a coincidence.” Isla said
“It might be, but I have to make him talk to me. There is a possibility that I might get into the ball, but it's a low chance.” Katherine said, standing
“Katherine, don’t do anything outrageous.” Isla said
“I won’t. I promise you, Isla.” Katherine said
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“Katherine, why is the country, call Xiao?” Ro asked
“When my grandfather found this land in 990, he remember the word, Xiao, which is ‘small’ and called the land, Xiao. Xiao was the smallest country for a while until my grandmother took over land around Xiao in 1200.” Katherine said
“Couldn’t you change the name?” Ro asked
“No, it would be disrespectful and it will take time to change to the name.” Katherine told him
“I like the name too.” Ro said, smiling
“And you suggested why I didn’t change the name. You little rascal.” Katherine said, messing with his hair
“Hey! It took me five minutes to fix my hair.” Ro exclaimed
“Please be quiet.” Linda said
“Sorry.” Katherine and Ro said
Katherine looked over at Ro, “You got us in trouble.”
“I hope she isn’t mad at us.” Ro said, worried
“It’s a warning and it’s a good thing, she warn us because we have to leave.” Katherine said, picking up the books
“Okay. I’ll put these back and you can check those books back.” Ro said, standing and grabbing the books
“Sounds good, but don’t try to lift up all of them at once.” Katherine said, walking towards Linda
“Hello Linda, I would like to check these books out.” Katherine said, placing the books on the counter
“So, Ro is learning about Xiao’s history.” Linda said, stamping the books
“Yeah. He’s been begging, so I gave in. Even I’m intrigued with the history.” Katherine said
“I heard you telling Ro about the history. I wonder how do you known about the dates because they aren't told about it in school and let’s not forget about you calling the first king, your grandfather.” Linda said, narrowing her eyes
‘Oh no! Why did I say it out loud?’ Katherine cleared her throat, “My mother always told me, that we the citizens are the ruler’s family.”
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The Bastard Queen ✔
Historical FictionI am not a royal born. I'm a bastard. Being the Queen wasn't seen in my future. The plague ruin Xiao. Their royal highness, The King and The Queen, dead. Not one of their 3 children lived. Expect me. The bastard child of King Julian. -------- Queen...
