Chapter 1014 Reasons

Chapter 1014 Reasons

?"What's wrong?" Anna asked. She was a bit confused as to why Noel's expression turned grim at this moment.

"I'm going to be summoned to the capital soon."

"If you use your fastest speed, you should be able to reach the capital within three days, right?" Anna frowned, thinking this wasn't a problem. Even if he had to attend the banquet, he would only be gone for about a week.

However, Noel shook his head helplessly and said, "No. It's going to be a month."

"A month? Why? Are you going to do something?"

"Not at all. If that Duke Raymond is like what has been described, then he will be sending a slow carriage to the capital city. If I go by myself, it will be the same as challenging the royal family. In other words, I will be stuck in that carriage for a few weeks. And they will definitely delay the ceremony for a bit.

"So, my original assumption is that... I will be stuck in that carriage for about three weeks. An additional one week for the delay." Noel shook his head helplessly.

"This..." Anna sucked a cold breath. With Noel gone, Anna had to remain in this place for a while as the future lady of the Ardagan family.

And people would definitely think that Anna was much easier to deal with than Noel.

This was why Noel wanted to show his trusted vassals that they could trust Anna.

Anna fell into deep thought before saying, "So, they are planning to do something while you're gone?"

"Yes. They are most likely going to pressure you. I am not sure who will be coming, but I doubt that the Third Prince and the Void Arbiter will be able to do anything right now. From my speculation... I believe it'll be the Crown Prince."

"Ah." Anna's expression turned grim. The royal family definitely tried to marry her to the crown prince, so they might use this chance to attack her.

Anna didn't bother to ask whether Noel was alright or not. After all, she believed that Noel was capable of going against that duke.

In other words, the problem would be in this territory.

Before Noel revealed everything, he asked, "So, what do you think will happen?"

This was a kind of test as well as a chance for her growth. So, Anna carefully considered the possibilities and asked, "Should I meet the crown prince in Laivaen City? The crown prince is probably aiming for this city, so if I go there, the crown prince has no choice but to stay there."

Noel smiled. "Why do you think that way?"

"It's because..." Anna raised a few fingers, but she wasn't sure how many clues Noel had given her during the meeting. "Well, I noticed that you changed the migration schedule and forced them to gather in Laivaen City first. Of course, it was better this way since we only let the spies check Laivaen City.

"Impressive." Noel nodded in approval.

"Hehe... Are you feeling bad for losing to me right now?" Anna smirked and placed her hands on Noel's cheeks, teasing him. "How cute. Come, let me spoil you."

"I'm merely showing our vassals that the Ardagan family has not only me but also the soon-to-be lady of the family." Noel harrumphed.

"You're not so honest, aren't you?" Anna sat down on his lap while circling her hands around Noel's neck. "You should be more honest, you know."

"What? You truly want me to be more honest?" Noel smirked.

"Of course." Anna thought that Noel had a plan in mind, but she wasn't afraid of him today.

But Noel suddenly launched a sneak attack by whispering directly into her ears. "Why do I send you to Laivaen City? There is actually one more reason... What do you think?"

Anna raised her eyebrows. She tried to come up with another reason, but nothing came to mind. "Maybe... you haven't given me any clues about it..."

Noel only gave her one word. "Marriage."

"!!!" Anna opened her mouth in shock. The words that wanted to come out were stuck in her throat.

That was right. They were going to hold the marriage over there, so it was obvious that they needed a new place to hold the ceremony.

With her there, Anna could check out this new place and do everything necessary for their marriage ceremony.

This might be the most important reason. Although the crown prince and other stuff were important, for both of them, marriage was definitely the priority.

Anna couldn't help but feel moved. Her cheeks reddened. Both of them wanted the same thing, so she felt embarrassed that Noel put more thought into this.

Since her arms were still circling around his neck, she just pulled his head toward her and kissed him.

It was just for a brief moment, but Noel could sense her happiness. As if losing his reason, Noel suddenly stood up while carrying her in his arms.

Anna was surprised for a split second but soon just rested her head on his shoulder. She was simply too happy to care about other things. They didn't know when the buds of their love appeared, but it was clear that both of them could marry the person they loved when political marriage was the norm for nobles. They had overcome the challenges and would come together in three months.

But to her surprise, Noel actually brought her outside the mansion and put her down.

"Eh?" Anna blinked her eyes in disbelief.

"What's wrong? We have a lot of work right now. Or maybe... you are expecting something else?" Noel grinned, whispering the same words Anna used to tease him. "How cute."

Anna's eyes flashed as she instantly looped around him and grabbed the back of his collar, dragging him back inside the mansion.

No one knew how Anna settled the score at that time.