Chapter 426: : The Queen's Visit
I was about to explain things to them when a carriage stops in front of the building. So, we don't have a choice but to welcome her majesty.
I will problem explain everything later. I glance at Leander and glares at him. This guy is really getting on my nerves now.
Why can't he understand that it is impossible for the two of us? Why does he keeps doing things that would make people think that we have some kind of relationship?
I heave a sigh. How am I supposed to make them believe that there is nothing going on between Leander and I. I know that they already have assumptions right not and I am sure it coincides with Attorney Kirsa's assumptions.
Great! You just put yourself in such a mess, Csille. Why do you always mess up things?
We immediately bows our head when the Queen get off the carriage. While the two Princes help the Queen. They were the one who will acts as the hosts for today's visit.
I look at the two Princes and the Queen talking to each other happily. Then I smile bitterly.
That used to be my place. Prince Fraser and I used to be the one who act as the hosts every time there will guests. But everything changed.
I am no longer a host. I am just a simple person that welcomes the guests. Far from the role I usually play before.
Her majesty stares around the entrance of the building and nods her head. "His majesty is right. The building is still suitable to use but we definitely need a lot of repairs for this." Her eyes wander around the building before she looks at Prince Fraser who is standing beside her. "My dear Prince Fraser, do me a favor and do costing on how much funds do we need to repain this building. I want to have it before I leave."
Prince Fraser nods his head. "Yes, Mother. I will immediately work on it later." He then look at us. "Mother, why don't I introduce you to the people who will be working in the Department of War and Welfare?"
The Queen looks at us with a warm smile. "I been wanting to meet them so please do the privilege, Prince Fraser."
The two Princes guide the Queen towards us. We then bow our heads and greet her majesty.
Because General Abarral and Colonel Randle are the one standing infront, they were the ones Price Fraser introduces first.
Although I think this introduction is quite unnecessary now. Her majesty knows almost everyone working in the monarchy, so there is no way she wouldn't be aware who are the people working in the new department.
"Your majesty, this is General Blavier Abarral. He is the current General of the army of the Kingdom. He is also the youngest General we ever had. His majesty assigned him to build a secret army that will help the Kingdom once the war breakouts."
The Queen nods her head with Prince Fraser explanation. She then look at Colonel Randle who is standing beside General Abarral.
Prince Fraser gesture his hand at Colonel Randle Lamare. "This is Colonel Randle, your majesty. He is the current Colonel of the army. He is known as one of the best tactician the army have. We won't be able to win the war against the Aeslaerean Kingdom two years ago. He was assigned to be the head statician for upcoming war. He will also help General Abarral in training the secret army."
The Queen smile at General Abarral and Colonel Randle. "Thank you for accepting this position, General and Colonel. I know that the both of you are already busy in the army yet you still didn't hesitate to accept this."
My lips quirks when I heard what her majesty said. If she only knew that no one among us want any position in the new department.
General Abarral bows his head to the Queen. "It will be forever my honor to work in this department your majesty. I should be the one thanking his majesty for trusting me with such an important position. I will do my best to fulfill the work that was assigned to me."
Colonel Randle immediately follow General Abarral. He also bows his head and say his thank you to the Queen.
The Queen give them a smile and some kind words before she ask Prince Fraser to contort his introduction.
Prince Fraser stops in front of us. I noticed that he got silence for a few seconds when his eyes met mind but he immediately regain his composure. He gestures his hand at Leander who is standing a few inches from me.
"Your majesty, I know you are already familiar with Doctor Leander. So I will just explain what is his work in the department will be. He is assigned to create supplements that will strengthen the body of the soldiers of the secret army. He will also be assigned to trained a team of Doctors who will be deployed to army camp when the war comes."
"Yes, your majesty. I will immediately ask someone to check the all the ceilings and see if we need to change it all. You don't have to worry Mother, I will never put all of us endanger." The Queen nods her head in satisfaction. "That is good," she then look at me and hold my arm again. "Dame Csille, why don't you brew us some tea? It's been a long time since I have had your tea. Can you do me a favor and brew us some tea? While we talk about the things in
the Department."
"It will be my honor to do that, your majesty."
Her majesty nods her head in satisfaction before she looks at the people behind us. "All of you follow us behind. I want to hear your thoughts about the new department."
The seven of us, Csille, Leander, General Abarral, Colonel Randle, Attorney Kirsa, Advisor Mallory and Prince Rufus sets off to the tea room. While Prince Fraser left behind to do what The majesty ask him to do.
I immediately start to do a simple ceremony while the rest are watching the every move I do. It's a good thing I was already use wity their stares so it doesn't interrupt me with what I am
doing.
A few moments after, I have finished the brewing and I am now gently pouring each of their
teacups with tea.
Her majesty gracefully takes her teacup and sips her tea. While I was standing in front waiting for her comments.
I am confident with my tea but I still couldn't help but feel nervous with her majesty
remarks.
What if she didn't like it? Will I be in trouble if that happens?
It's a good thing the things I was worried about didn't happen. Her majesty looks at me and
nod her head in satisfaction. "Your tea is still the best tea I have tasted. It is such I waste II wouldn't be able to taste it everyday." She shakes her head in regret.
I know what she is talking about. Just like the King, the Queen have regret that my
engagement with Prince Fraser got canceled.
I just give her majesty a small smile. What am I supposed to say to her? It wouldn't be good
if I agree. The Queen gesture her hands to Prince Rufus and the rest to takes a sip of their tea. All of them immediately follow the Queen and sips on their tea.
It's the first time I have made tea for other people beside from my family, the royal family and the judges in the Exemplary Competition years ago. So, I don't know if they will like it. General Abarral and Colonel just nods their heads but I can already deduce from their expressions that they like. While Advisor Mallory smile at me a sign that she likes it.
"This is good. I guess what they said is true. That your tea is one of the best tea you can
taste."
I was about to thank Attorney Kirsa but someone cuts me first.
"It really is. You cannot find such tea even if you look around."
I look at Prince Fraser and frown. I didn't expect I would hear it from him. What is
happening? Why does he seem so nice to me today?