Iria was all set to leave the palace with Crown Prince Arin. The latter had asked her if she wants to visit the Pri Minister's Mansion along with him and General Hanson Lorin. She thought that it might be a great chance to spend so ti outside the palace.
Prince Orius will be arriving today and going out might gave her a better chance to et him. She never sneaked out in the past weeks not to create problems. However, she wouldn't hesitate if needed.
Riding a horse, she left the palace with the Crown Prince and so guards including Rion. Hanson joined them after a while and they reached the Pri Minister's Mansion in no ti as it wasn't far from the palace.
The Mansion of Pri Minister Casar Mareyi was quite an extravagant one. Though it couldn't be compared to the palace, its beauty was a sight to behold! Just like the Crown Prince's palace, it was separated into different sections and chambers. The mansion was surrounded by trees and so rare fruits. There was also a training ground on the right but not as huge as the one in the palace.
"Pri Minister Casar is a great advisor for . He leads and taught ever since I was young. He's a great ntor, so I often visit him if I have ti." Arin said to Iria when they entered the mansion. "Without his help, I won't be who I am today." He added, turning to Iria who was walking beside him.
Iria felt like she was getting to know Arin little by little, unintentionally. He often told her about him these days but... she couldn't do the sa as she wasn't Princess Iria Aventine. Compared to the aloof Crown Prince who was always quiet and never explained things much to her before, the current Arin Helev was very different.
"You're here for the Pri Minister." She said and turned to Hanson who was walking a step behind them on the left. "I wonder what General Hanson's purpose is." Glancing at the ornant on the handle of the General's sword with a little smile, she asked, "Are you also here for the Pri Minister?"
"No." Hanson Lorin promptly said with an awkward smile. He glanced at Arin, seeking his help but the Crown Prince turned away! This made the General frowned a bit. He turned back to the Crown Princess and said, "I'm here for the Pri Minister's son, Julius Mareyi. He's my friend."
Iria simply nodded though she knew that Hanson didn't an what he said. "I see. I think I should et the Pri Minister's daughter then. I haven't seen her again since that day in the market."
Hanson Lorin's flustered face was so amusing that Iria couldn't help but smiled. Seeing her amusing smile made Arin smiled too. "I already inford the Pri Minister to wait for in his study. I will go there and you two can do whatever you want. We have plenty of ti." He said to Iria and Hanson.
Iria nodded and looked at Hanson Lorin again. "General Hanson, who don't you just et your friend so other day and et Lady Vienna with ? You seed to know each other's well and it will be helpful for to befriend her."
Her words made Arin let out a light chuckle. "Go with the Crown Princess, Hanson. I will entrust her to you for a while."
Hanson quickly nodded in agreent. "Alright, Your Highness."
Glancing at Iria one more ti, Crown Prince Arin left for the Pri Minister's study.
"You should lead the way. It's my first ti here." Iria said to Hanson as soon as Arin left and they made their way to the left where Lady Vienna's chamber was located.
Lady Vienna Mareyi was known for her beauty and elegant nature. She was the perfect example of a well-raised noble lady and it's not a miracle that many n fell for her charms. In par with her gentle nature, the section where her chamber located was also dominated by beautiful flowers.
When Iria and Hanson reached there, Lady Vienna was on a small pavilion near her chamber, arranging so flowers in a beautiful vase. When she suddenly saw the two making their way to her, she rose from her seat and walked to them.
"Your Highness." She bowed and greeted Iria.
"No need to stand on ceremony, Lady Vienna." Iria quickly said and the Pri Minister's beloved daughter nodded with a little smile.
"To what do I owe this pleasure?" She asked the Crown Princess. There was a subtle smile on her lips when she briefly glanced at Hanson Lorin yet the keen gaze of Iria didn't miss it.
Though Iria was also a woman, she was fascinated by the beauty of Vienna Mareyi. Her light blonde hair was very suited with her skin that was as white as snow. With captivating erald green eyes and full lips, her beauty was really on top. Iria had never seen a woman as beautiful as this Lady!
She might be a warrior but she was also often praised for her beauty. With lustrous black hair and fair skin, aqua blue eyes and thin lips; the ones who saw her face beneath her mask always said that she was too beautiful to be a warrior. However, she didn't believe that.
Whenever she looked at the reflection of her eyes in the mirror, she finds it too soulless that it scared her yet Lady Vienna was the complete opposite of her. Everything about this lady scread innocence and purity but Iria already lost such traits years ago! Now, she was just a cold-blooded and ruthless warrior! It's a bitter truth.
"Your Highness."
Iria was aroused from her stupor when Hanson called her. Vienna Mareyi was also looking at her with a flustered face. It turned out that she was already standing still for a while now, without saying anything! Unbeknownst to Vienna and Hanson, the realization made her felt a surge of anxiety in her heart! She shouldn't think of those things. It's useless.
"We ca with the Crown Prince and I thought that it would be great to et you. We parted hastily the last ti." She finally said, forcing a little smile.
Hearing her response, Lady Vienna smiled. "It's an honour, Your Highness. Please co and have a seat."
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