Chapter 81: Revealing A Secret II
"And? You don’t need to tell
sothing I knew," Answered Elia.
Henry didn’t want to believe she knew, but the way she acted and sounded was believable. But who told her? No one aside from him and his father knew about that. There is no way others knew about it.
"Is it alright to marry a false Princess? Suppose the people and nobles knew about this. In that case, our child will be called an eyesore to the society not only it will destroy your reputation but also the heir," Provoked Elia and did not stop here as she continued on, "I wonder what will happen to you."
Of course, the answer was simple. The nobles will revolt and turn their backs on Henry. There are other more nobles who wish to beco the emperor just for power. It’s obvious, seeing the growth of Henry’s fa and power.
"That won’t go out," Henry answered in a confident tone only to be fooled by her question as she asked, "But isn’t it more believable for
to share? As you know, the nobles don’t respect , aning they are willing to do anything to bring
down." She smirked while Henry’s expression turned darker, glaring at her.
It was a trap that she had set. It’s as if Elia had predicted he would tell her to shock her. But because it failed, he was humiliated. When the servant inford Henry that the guests arrived by the doors, he rolled his eyes.
"Don’t do anything. No, don’t try talking to them since you’ll end up flirting with them," Henry mocked, only to be backfired by Elia.
"But according to the late crowned prince, my talent is flirting with n. It seems like I can’t break that habit," Smiled Elia, leaving Henry unable to say another word when the guests start entering the dining hall.
Henry stood up, greeting the guests by the door, but when it was Elliot’s turn to enter, he greeted him with a fake smile. Seeing the smile, Henry gave Elliot smiled back at him and shook his hand when Henry offered his.
"Thank you for coming," Said Henry, smiling as his grip grew stronger.
"Thank you for inviting us," Smiled back Elliot, griping his hand harder than Henry’s.
After a few more minutes, the guests have settled down, food was brought to their tables while Henry entertains the guests. While Elia had been looking down at her plate, feeling soone was watching her. At first, she didn’t mind it but then, as ti passes, it beca uncomfortable.
She looked around, taking short looks at the noblen and won who were present. When her eyes t a noblewoman who was sitting three chairs away from her, the noblewoman glared at her. Does she have a problem with Elia?
Maybe because Elia was the center of attraction now. It’s funny how Elia knew this noblewoman back ago. That’s because her great obsession for Henry never stopped.
Valentine Flora, a daughter of a rchant. Everyone in the Redodel Empire knew how much Valentine liked Henry. Many think Elia stole Henry since Valentine used to be Henry’s fiancee. But then again, Elia wanted nothing with this, but Valentine’s great death stare didn’t let her go.
"Are you done eating?" Henry asked Elia, acting concerned in front of the people. Elia shook her head and frowned. If he’s going to act, the play must go on.
"I’m kind of embarrassed to say this, but then my stomach is aching," Said Elia as she leans closer to Henry’s and intentionally whispered out loud, "It’s the ti of the month." Elia bit her lip, acting embarrassed while the noblen who heard it cleared their throats, acting as if they didn’t hear anything.
Henry’s face twitched while putting a smile on his face and said, "You must have felt uncomfortable. I permit you to go and rest. The servants will bring your al to your room."
Elia stood up and stood beside her chair. She bowed her head, raising it. She gave him a smirk of a victor.
"Thank you for your kindness," Elia thanked Henry, then walked out of the dining hall. Either way, if she wanted to eat, she didn’t feel hungry. She had plans to do while the servants and Henry were distracted.
Elia looked at her surroundings and didn’t turn her back to enter the secret library hidden underground. Those who knew of this were Elia, her mother, and Mrs. Gilda. Unexpectedly that underground library was made by the first generation Emperor of the Redodel Empire.
It’s thanks to her mother Elia knew about this library. What Elia’s question is, why does a person like Mrs. Gilda know of that place? Unless she is soone important but not known in the empire. If that’s the case, it’s unexpected.
"Your Highness, where are you going? This is not the way to your chambers," Said a palace guard who had been following her since she walked out of the dining hall.
"I’m taking a walk because my stomach feels bloated," Answered Elia, making excuses to go to the gardens.
"His Majesty’s orders are for you to go back to your chamber," Persist the palace guard as he stood in front of her, blocking her way.
Elia’s brows furrowed as she asked, "And do you have the rights to stop ?" The palace guard gulped, seeing her blank face. Elia walked past the palace guard, but then he grabbed her by the wrist, restraining her.
"His Majesty’s orders are absolute," Said the palace guards, fearing his own life he didn’t follow Henry’s orders.
"And is her privacy not absolute?"
Elia turned her head after hearing the familiar voice asking the palace guard who releases Elia’s grip.
"Your Imperial Majesty," Greeted the palace guard still holding Elia’s wrist.
Elliot walked closer to them and removes the palace guard’s hand off her wrist. He smiled at him and said, "You’re not fit to be called a gentleman, holding a won’s grip out of nowhere."
The palace guard bowed his head once more, but this ti he left his head low, unable to beat the embarrassnt.
"I have the permission of His Majesty, Henry, to escort her. Please leave us be," Said Elliot, and the palace guard listened and walked away from them as fast as possible.
"It’s a lie, isn’t it?," Asked Elia as she rubbed her wrist, still feeling the palace guard’s grip.
"Of course. Isn’t it the princes’ job to save the princess?" Joked Elliot.
"You’re an Emperor," Corrected Elia.
"I know," laughed Elliot as he asked, "Back to business. How can I help you?"
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