Two days from the King's outburst at Edward's letter, Wolf Hall received a message from the King.
Edward and Anne were to go to court immediately. They had to follow the King's orders and so of course they obliged. Their arrival was met with Cromwell, the man scowling, evidently angered.
"Chief Minister Cromwell," Anne drawled, taking pleasure in his displeasure, "we meet again. Who would have thought. Our last encounter was of you announcing that I was a whore. I assume you thought I'd be off with my head by now, when you decided to fabricate evidence against me."
"Lady Anne. Lord Seymour. His Majesty would like you in his presence immediately. We have time not, for such discussions." He snapped. With a swift turn, he marched into the castle, leading Edward and Anne - who were linking arms - to the throne room.
"Is there a reason as to why His Majesty has summoned us to court?" Edward queried. Cromwell said nothing as he pushed open the throne room doors. He bowed to show his respect to the royal and his fiancée seated on their thrones.
"Your Majesty, I announce the arrival of Lady Anne Boleyn of Kimbolten Castle and Lord Edward Seymour of Wolf Hall." Cromwell announced. Jane welcomed the pair with a warm smile, but refrained from verbally greeting them, for she knew better than to speak before Henry did, especially in such a fragile situation.
Edward and Anne walked up to them and bowed to show respect. "Your Majesty, Lady Jane, I bid you a good evening." Anne smiled as she gracefully stood up and placed her hands in front of her, clasped together with each other.
"As do I, Your Majesty, Dear sister Jane." Edward added.
"You may make yourselves welcome at court. I have summoned you here in order for you both to be kept informed of the wedding plans. Seeing as your family, Edward Seymour, is already within the castle walls, it seemed fitting that I invite you to be with them. And you, Anne, are brought here to serve Jane as her lady in waiting until two nights before she is wed to me." Henry said.
He hoped that separating Anne from Edward by making her a lady in waiting would wain her attention away from him and back onto Henry himself. However, it seemed that Anne's attitude had changed, for she kept her mouth shut and nodded.
"I shall do my best to serve the future Queen of England, Your Majesty. Lady Jane shall not know a better servant than I." Anne claimed. "I am pleased to serve, with Lord Seymour at my side."
"And I, with Lady Anne by my side. I shall forsee my duties with care just as she will." Edward looked at Anne briefly, before looking back to the King.
"It is in your understanding that during this time it is forbidden for you to speak to each other, let alone see each other without the presence of either I or Jane?" The King spoke.
"Indeed, Your Majesty, we are aware of the rules in court." The Seymour Lord informed. "Lady Anne and I shall only exchange letters."
"Very well, then. I have had rooms prepared for you both. If you have nothing of importance to say to me or Lady Jane, you may both take your leave. Anne, you are to return here before the eighth hour of the night to aid Lady Jane in her dress for bed." Henry said no more after his final command.
"Once again, I bid you a good evening." Anne bowed to Henry. Her lover followed suit.
"Good evening, Lady Anne. Good evening dear brother." The quiet woman replied.
