Chapter 438: : Unexpected Guest
Chapter 438: : Unexpected Guest
My plan on taking a rest didn't happen because my mind couldn't help but think about the orders. So, the moment the sun rises, I immediately set off to the Palace.
I wasn't able to even say hi to my parents because I wanted to talk to his majesty as soon as possible. We need to immediately find a solution to this problem or else this problem might be the reason of our downfall.
The Butler was even shocked to see me at the Palace early this morning.
"Dame Csille? May I know what you are doing here? Isn't this too early for you to be in the Palace?"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
I shake my head. "Apologies for coming here this early. I just had something important to talk to his majesty. Do you think he can spare me a few minutes of his time? This is a matter of life and death. So, I hope you can let me."
The Butler glance on his time watch before he looks at me. "Apologies, you know there is a custom that the King and the Queen needs to have their breakfast first before anything else. If you want to talk to his majesty, please wait for an hour."
I shake my head. He doesn't understand. The more we didn't do anything, the more the Kingdom will be endanger. I need to know the King's plan about this.
"Mister Butler, I know you are only doing your job but I already told you, haven't I? The thing I am about to talk to his majesty is related to the safety of the Kingdom. So can you plea-"
I wasn't able to finish what I want to say when I heard a familiar voice behind me. "Dame Csille? You are here too? I didn't expect I would meet you in the Palance today."
I look back and find Prince Joachim being pushed by his guard. What is this Prince doing here? At early this morning?
I do a curtsy and smile at him. "Your highness, Prince Joachim. Fancy meeting you here." I glance at the Butler beside me to see if he is confused as I am but I didn't see any confusion in his face. A sign that he already knows that Prince Joachim will visit the Palace today. But there is one thing I don't understand, what is the reason why he is here?
"I am here to ask his majesty for a meeting. I have something important to talk to him." As much as I want to know his purpose here, I don't think I have the right to ask that. So, I just shut my mouth and watch the Butler welcomes Prince Joachim. I am sure I could get something from their conversation. If not, I can just find a way to find some answers.
"Your highness, Prince Joachim apologies for not welcoming you properly." He then bows his head apologetically.
Prince Joachim shakes his head. "You don't have to apologize. I am the one who should apologize for coming here early this morning." He glanced at his timewatch. "I was too excited and nervous meeting the King and Queen that I didn't realize that it is still early for breakfast."
Meeting the King and Queen? For breakfast? Aside from the royalties from other Kingdoms or important people like Ruler Laird and Principal Germund, no other people have given the rights to join the royal breakfast. And his majesty doesn't invite anyone just for a simple breakfast. I am sure there is another reason why Prince Joachim was invited today.
But what is it? What does his majesty wants from Prince Joachim? The forgotten Prince of the Yesian Kingdom?
The Butler shakes his head. "Your highness, the King and the Queen are still preparing for the royal breakfast. Why don't you come with me in the library first?"
I stare at the Butler waiting for him to invite me to the library too but he just set his attention to Prince Joachim. I understand his behavior since Prince Joachim is a royalty and I am just a simple noble. But don't I at least deserve some fair treatment here?
Prince Joachim smile gratefully at the Butler. "Thank you," He then glance at me and look back to the Butler. "Aren't you going to invite Dame Csille too? Didn't she said just now that she have something important to talk to his majesty?"
I look at Prince Joachim and bows my head at him as a thank you for helping me out.
The Butler's face flushes when he heard what Princr Joachim said. He then looks at me. "Apologies, Dame Csille. Please follow me too. But I still don't think I can help you with what you are asking."
I nod my head and follow him when he starts to guide us to the library. If he won't let me then I will find a way to do it.
I glance at Prince Joachim who is currently being push by his guard.
And I think I know how.
I bow my head at the King and Queen before I gently pour the tea on their teacup. Before the breakfast started, they asked me to brew their favorite tea which I gladly comply. How can I say no if I already know they were forced to allow me to join this royal breakfast?
For the first time in their ruling, they have allowed a simple noble lady to join their breakfast. And that is because of Prince Joachim.
He was the one who help convince tye Queen and King to allow me to join this royal breakfast.
My plan on using Prince Joachim works. All I ever did was to pretend to talk to myself about my worries with the things I want to talk to his majesty. And because of Prince Joachim's kindness he promised me to ask the King and Queen if I can be allowed to join the breakfast. That is why, I am here in front of the rulers of the Kingdom with Prince Joachim.
His majesty and her majesty takes a sip of the tea I brew. Then they heave a sigh of satisfaction before they look at me with a wide smile.
"Your tea is still the delicious tea we have ever tasted, Dame Csille. You should probably visit the Palace often, so we can have the chance to have your tea."
I bow my head at his majesty. "It will be my honor to brew you tea, your majesties." The Queen smile at me and gesture me to sit beside her. While Prince Joachim is sitting on the left side of the King. The King is sitting on the head chair while the Queen is sitting on the
left chair.
The breakfast started with a light mood. His majesty just ask Prince Joachim about his stay in the Kingdom. And based on their conversation I can already deduced that the purpose of this breakfast is a send off banquet for Prince Joachim. It is to ensure that the Vrawyth Kingdom have give the best services to Prince Joachim and that he doesn't have any complain.
Prince Joachim put down his teacup and look at the King. "Your majesty, I had a great time in the Vrawyth Kingdom and I want to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude for giving me such an experience. Thank you, your majesty."
The King shakes his head. "You are our guests, it is only right for us to give you anything you need. And I am glad you are satisfied with your stay here. And if you like to return, the Vrawyth Kingdom is always open for you. Just inform us before hand so we can prepare things in
advance."
Prince Joachim was about to say something when the Butler walk inside the dining hall. He has an apologetic smile on his face. "Apologies for interrupting, your majesties. However, Prince Fraser had arrived just now and he wanted to join the royal breakfast." He then looks at his majesty. "Your majesty?"
The Queen immediately stand up when she heard what the Butler said. "My dear son is here? Let him in. I want to ask how he have been." She then turn her head at Prince Joachim. "Prince Joachim, I hope you wouldn't mind?"
Prince Joachim smile reassuringly at the Queen and shakes his head. "Your majesty, how would I mind? I am just a guests here and you have any rights to bring any guest to this royal breakfast." He then glance at me. "I should be the one thanking you for allowing Dame Csille to this royal breakfast."
The Queen turn her head at me and give me a warm smile. "Dame Csille, is like a family to us already. So, you don't have to thank us for that." She then look at the the Butler who is waiting at the side. "Bring Prince Fraser here."
The Butler immediately excuse himself to get Prince Fraser.
I feel my body stiffen with the thought of seeing Prince Fraser again. The reason why I return to the capital early this morning is because I want to avoid Prince Fraser. Yet here he is,
joining this royal breakfast?
What is happening? I only want to talk to his majesty about the orders. Why did I end up
having royal breakfast with these royalties?
A moment after, the Butler arrived with Prince Fraser. I didn't dare to look at him because I
can already feel the weight of his stares. It looks like this Crown Prince doesn't appreciate my
presence in this breakfast.
What did I do? I only want to talk to his majesty. If I would have a choice I wouldn't force myself to this royal breakfast.
"My dear, it's a good thing you have returned. We were having a send off breakfast for Prince Joachim. He will be leaving the Kingdom this afternoon."
Prince Fraser sits in front of me because Prince Joachim is already occupying the seat he
usually use.
"Your highness, Prince Joachim. Apologies if I wasn't able to spend much time in your stay here. I have a lot of work to do lately. But I hope you had a great stay here." I heard Prince
Fraser said.
I am pretending to busy myself with my food so I don't have to look at Prince Fraser.
I am not afraid of him. I just don't want to argue in front of the Queen and the King. Because
I know, I will just end up harming myself if that happens.
"You don't have to worry about it, Prince Fraser. It was I who need to apologize for interrupting your work. I know you were busy yet I still end up taking your time. So, I hope you can forgive me. As for your question, I did have a great time. If only my Father doesn't send me a letter reminding me to return already, I would have extend my stay here." I heard Prince Joachim said.
"Prince Joachim, it is my responsibility to entertain you in your stay in the Kingdom. So, you don't need to apologize for that. What matter is you have enjoy your stay here."
I was startled heard his majesty laughs. "You are are always welcome to return here, Prince
Joachim. Also, don't forget to greet your Father for me. It's been a long time already since we have talked. It is such as shame that he was busy with his Kingdom that's why he isn't able to come here. But I am also glad to have you here."
Then they start to talk about some other things. I couldn't focus much on what they are talking about because of my anxiety.
This Crown Prince is making me anxious to the point that I just want to excuse from this
breakfast and leave. But I know I couldn't do that. I still haven't talk to his majesty and I need to make sure I can talk to him.
I was struggling eating my breakfast when I suddenly heard someone mentioned my name. I look up and find Prince Fraser glancing at me.
"But Father, may I know the reason why Dame Csille is here? This is a royal breakfast,
right?"