The family enjoyed quality ti together while waiting for their n to reach Castilse. As promised by Horatio, they went sightseeing in Castilse and its surrounding area. It was good to see another flourishing civilization other than their own and maybe learn sothing from it.
"I think Bruinen will enjoy the university here and the magnificent library," Mars comnted after they finished checking the two places.
He told Emlyn that during his trip to Sumria, Mars spent a lot of ti with Bruinen and how they thought Draec needed to improve their education facilities.
When the king and the young wizard talked about how Emlyn was so smart and resourceful, they both agreed that girls should be allowed the opportunity to get an education because it was so important for them to take care of themselves and their families.
Emlyn had a private teacher who taught her many things and she was street smart too. So, she could implent the knowledge she obtained from her study and survived so many hardships.
The king thought it would be nice if many other won in his country could get the sa opportunity as his wife. These won would turn into an important asset to the kingdom.
"Wow... I didn't know you think that way," Emlyn was impressed by her husband's forward-thinking. She did get an education because she was a princess and she thought she was extrely lucky.
"Yeah, imagine, we have many people who are so smart like Bruinen who is well-versed in history, dical knowledge, and many other subjects. n and won have the sa brain," Mars replied. "Won could study and learn the sa thing as n."
He added, "There must be many smart won out there who could contribute so much to our kingdom but they never get the chance to learn and showcase what their brain is capable of. Just look at you! You are the smartest woman I know. You learn many things and your knowledge has helped our family a lot."
Emlyn blushed when she received the complint. She often heard people praising her beauty, but rarely did people complint her intelligence, even though they knew she was smart.
It was as if being beautiful was more important than being smart.
Mars was right when he said Emlyn's knowledge and intelligence had helped their family a lot. If she was not smart, she would have died imdiately after she was kidnapped by the thugs paid by Ellena.
She wouldn't survive to give birth to Harlow, which ans she wouldn't have escaped all the way to Sumria and now Queen Elara would still be dead.
The Strongmoor family owed so much to her and Mars was determined to pay it back with interest by taking care of her and loving her for the rest of their lives.
"That's a good thing," Emlyn comnted.
Mars nodded. "Yes, especially because our child is female. I want Harlow to get the best education in our kingdom. Since she will inherit the throne, I want her to be more educated and smarter than most n around her. Also, it would be good for her to be surrounded by other smart won. So, she wouldn't have to rely on only n as her advisors and helpers."
Emlyn looked at her husband in awe. "What did you say? Harlow will inherit the throne? But she is a girl."
"So what if she is a girl? She is MY daughter," Mars replied. "Unless she openly says that she doesn't want power, I will make her my heir and she will take the throne when I retire."
Emlyn was at a loss for words. She thought she couldn't love him more than she already did... but apparently, she was wrong.
Seeing how much her husband was different from most rulers and noblen she knew who didn't think daughters as important, Emlyn was truly in awe.
She knew she had chosen the right man to be her husband. Emlyn smiled sweetly, wrapped her hands around Mars' neck, and then tiptoed to plant a sweet kiss on his lips.
"I love you," she whispered. "So much."
"I love you too," Mars hugged her tightly and kissed her back.
"It is a good initiative, but it wouldn't be easy," Emlyn said. "Not all n think like you about their daughters. So, maybe it will take a long ti before other girls could have the sa education and equal treatnt from their parents like their brothers."
"Yeah... I know," Mars nodded. "Change takes ti. But if we never start, it would never happen."
They walked hand in hand toward the big jacaranda tree in the middle of the garden. Kira and Harlow were sitting on the grass, waiting for them.
Kira had expressed her desire to follow Emlyn and her family to Draec. She said she had never traveled there and would love to see a new place. Of course, Emlyn was more than happy that Kira wanted to tag along.
While the little family was enjoying the beauty of the garden with light chat and so berries, Horatio suddenly ca to see them.
"Your Grace, you have guests." The butler bowed down respectfully and announced the arrival of people from Draec. "Lord Edgar and Lord Gewen have arrived with their n."
Mars's and Emlyn's eyes lit up. They were happy to hear that their trusted n had finally reached Castilse. This ant, they could soon plan their departure and go ho to Draec.
"Can I borrow a room to talk with Edgar and Gewen?" Mars asked Horatio. "Or.. do you think you can just ask them to co here? Tell their n to get a place to rest. I think there are plenty of accommodation in Castilse where they can stay."
Horatio shook his head. "Your Grace, you are our king's guests. So, we are also responsible to host your n. I have asked the servants to prepare the barrack to the south of the royal palace for your n, so they could rest."
"Oh... that's so kind of you," Mars smiled. "Then, please just bring Edgar and Gewen here."
"Will do, Your Grace."
Kira unconsciously got up and stood next to Emlyn with her eyes looking in the direction where Horatio went. Her face was beaming and she couldn't stop smiling.
"Edgar is finally here!!" she muttered.
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