Chapter 41: The Royal Family of Aster Empire

Chapter 41: The Royal Family of Aster Empire

"The rumors were not very helpful," Countess Helen Stacey gave the other ladies next to her a knowing look. "The sudden order of the Emperor to make the Young Miss of the Lux Family the partner of the Prince at the hunt does not make sense. Why would the Emperor do such a thing?"

She then looked at the woman wearing a pink dress.

"What do you think Lady Marie?" the countess asked.

The Madam of the Lux Family told everyone that she was going to bring both Marie and Rosalind to the hunt. However, it was only Rosalind who was ordered to become the partner of the Prince.

Marie, who had a very high possibility of becoming the next Blessed one, was not invited by anyone. However, this was all a part of courtesy, everyone knew that the one who would receive the Blessing would have the possibility of marrying the next crown prince.

If she accepted any other invitation, it would be detrimental to her reputation. This was also the very reason why Dorothy did not receive any invitation from any man in the past.

Everyone assumed that she would receive the Blessing, so they had to acknowledge the fact that she was going to become the fiance of the next crown prince.

The same that happened to Dorothy was now happening to Marie. Though, this time, many realized that anything could happen, so they stopped showing so much favoritism to avoid any complications in the future.

"I honestly don't think that is any of my business Countess. The Emperor sees it all, He must have a good reason for doing this," Marie said before taking a sip of her tea. Then she looked around the tents. Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only

Groups of people sat next to each other, enjoying the early morning conversations. The hunting event would start before the sun rose, and the sun has yet to rise. Darkness was currently surrounding them.

The tents were constructed with sheets of white fabric that lit up under the dark. Many said that this was a gift from one of the southern Empires. A rare fabric that would collect the heat of the sun and use it as fuel for when the darkness came.

Tonight, the sheets showed its grandeur on the six rectangular tents where the nobles were currently staying.

Another rumor stated that the reason why these rumors were happening was that one of the other princes was purposely trying to spread them in order to damage the reputation of the eldest prince.

Politics.

Marie Lux understood the term at such a young age. She knew that the palace was just like a jungle. There would be people that were willing to betray you at any time or day, so one should be very careful inside the palace.

Marie hid the smile on her face.

She had already prepared herself for those schemes. She was ready to become the Prince's betrothed.

"Announcing the arrival of Princess Isabel of the Duance household! Escorted by" The Herald stopped and everyone turned towards Princess Isabel who just stood there alone. The Princess was wearing a pink large gown totally not suited for hunting.

But then again, this was the first time that women were asked the join the hunting event. It was only natural for someone to make some mistakes.

"Escorted by"

The Herald cleared his throat and looked at the awkward Princess.

"Uhh Announcing the arrival of Princess Isabel of the Duance Household."

Marie looked at the other noblewomen who were trying to hold in their laughter. The Princess was well known not just because she was the only Princess of the Empire, but because of her rather dreadful reputation.

The songs about the Princess talk about avoiding her at all costs if you wanted to keep your head on your neck.

"Announcing the arrival of the Duke of the North!" the Herald said. "And Ehem The Duke of the North is with"