’They did not introduce Lady Sera’s son as a prince, but a guest. That ans that the power is very much in Prince Caelis’s court for now. We better be careful with how we approach this topic.’
A lot of nobles suddenly realized this, but their greed made them unable to settle down and select the prince they wanted to sponsor.
They had no idea what would happen in the future, but one thing was for certain—the one who held power and Emperor Kaiden’s attention was Companion Shuu.
So if they wanted to get ahead in life, they needed his help and his favor.
The noble who spoke ca to the sa conclusion and spoke the words he was sure Companion Shuu would like to hear.
After all, who did not like bad-mouthing their rival?
He kept his head bowed for so ti, but once a whole minute passed in silence, he finally dared to look up...and almost wished he had not.
The smile on Companion Shuu’s face was still the sa calm one, but there was just...sothing in his eyes that scared the noble, and he had a sudden feeling that he had made a mistake.
"I don’t think I will ever be able to fill ’Lady Sera’s shoes’ in the way you want to, since I don’t have as hard a stomach as she has for bullshit. But I am sure Princess Danielle would be more than capable of it. As my ’friend,’ I trust her to look after , so I am afraid I don’t need any more."
It was a complete smackdown, and the noble suddenly felt his face flushing with humiliation and sha.
His anger was mixed in as well, but it was overtaken by muted horror as he watched Princess Danielle looking at him with her disappointed expression.
"I think you are too tired for this tea party, sir. Why don’t you allow the guards to accompany you ho?"
Two guards stepped forward to catch the noble by the arm and drag him out. He did not even protest, now having lost all his courage and motivation.
He had just wanted to make a good impression on Companion Shuu, so he had tried the way he knew would work for sure...except it did not work at all.
"Ah, what a ss. Is anyone else tired enough to head ho? If not, then shall we start this tea party?"
Princess Danielle asked with a smile on her face. Everyone else settled down quietly after that, and even Shuu took his seat.
He looked around the room and imdiately noticed how people were looking away from him. Their eyes kept drifting toward the kids who were in the garden.
"Ehm, it looks like this tea party is not good enough to keep all of your attention. Then, should we end it early?"
Princess Danielle asked, and everyone imdiately turned toward her with panicked expressions on their faces.
"O-Of course not, Princess Danielle. This party is amazing...one of the best I have ever been to. The decoration is good, and the food is excellent as well."
Soone praised in a sincere voice. But Shuu could tell that no one was focused on the food. Most people had not even touched their plates.
"I see. I am happy to hear that. Now, I would like to hear so more news about what is going on. I heard that you had so good news to share with us all, Lady Elysia."
Princess Danielle turned her attention toward the lady sitting in the back.
Her green hair and orange eyes looked very familiar, and her unique colors were the only reason Shuu instantly recognized her.
He tensed imdiately, his eyes locked on the flock of green to see what she would do.
"Good news? Ah yes, I do have good news to share, Princess. I am finally getting engaged. Both my father and I think Sir Liam will make a good fiancé for ."
She spoke in a soft voice, and none of her coldness from the day before showed on her face. She looked and felt so different that Shuu had to wonder if this was the sa person he had t before.
Unfortunately, there was no other lady with the sa na and features as her, so he had to admit that she was the sa person.
"You are...engaged to Sir Liam? How wonderful. Are you keeping it a secret?"
Princess Danielle asked with a smile on her face. No one else noticed it, but there was a slight hint of agitation on her face once she heard this news.
As the queen of high society, any news like this was brought to her first, and she was the one who controlled it. But this ti, she had heard sothing unexpected that no one had inford her about, and that did not sit right with her.
"A secret? Our engagent is not a secret. I thought you would know. Especially since Companion Shuu saw with Sir Liam already yesterday. It is when we decided to get engaged."
Princess Danielle suddenly felt at a loss.
She wanted to ask Shuu why he had not told her, but at the sa ti, she knew his nature well. He simply would not have thought of it as important.
Besides, even if she wanted to be angry or annoyed at Shuu, she could not afford to do that. Family or not, Emperor Kaiden would make her life more miserable than death if she made an enemy out of Shuu.
So she decided to let it go this ti.
"Hmm, congratulations on your engagent. But make sure you send an invite first as soon as the date for your marriage is finalized."
Princess Danielle tried to take control of the situation back, but Elysia was not done just yet.
"Hmm, but shouldn’t I send the first invitation to Companion Shuu? After all, he is the most important person in this place after Emperor Kaiden. So shouldn’t he be the one in charge of all the affairs?"
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