Chapter 5 : The Royal Banquet

The royal banquet

Royal banquets are usually held for several reasons, including:

Celebrating the coronation of the Crown Prince or the birthdays of a member of the royal family, and...etc

High-level nobles are invited, and low-level nobles are rarely invited

As the Grand Duke's family, Merrifield is the second-highest ranking family in the empire after the imperial family, and it is the first to be invited to royal banquets.

Ethel opened her eyes from a deep sleep due to the sunlight overlooking her room and the sound of birds chirping by her window.

Ethel got up, stretching out her hands to get up

What a nice day, I have a good feeling for today

Ethel rang the bell on the table

Good morning, princess, did you summon me?

Annie entered with a cheerful expression

replied Ethel

Good morning, Annie, help me wash up and prepare myself for going out today

Of course, princess, but where are you going?

I'll just walk around the training grounds, so get me some training clothes

training ?

Will you exercise, princess?

Yes, because I have to raise my stamina

Oh well, I'll get you clothes

Anyway, what kind of roses do you want for the bathtub?

Hmm, use Centifolia roses for today

As you command my princess

Annie went out to prepare clothes and flowers

As for Ethel, she went out to the balcony to breathe some fresh air

They put both hands on the edge of the balcony and Ethel took a deep breath

Ah, the air is fresh this morning

Rin suddenly appears in front of her

And without even turning around

What are you doing here, Rin?

Rin replied, pleasure filling his face

I'll stay with my lady for a while

Perfect, I really needed you

Ren rejoiced more, but the reason for that was not only his staying with Ethel, but also being the only one who would stay with her now.

I think it is difficult to meet Henry in the current period, as we used to

What do you mean, Master?

And Henry, who was planning to come every night to see you

Ha, is he crazy?

Ethel replied, surprised

Ah, so tell him that he is forbidden to approach my room at night

Or I will cut off his feet

I think Henry would be sad if he heard this

But isn't it strange that the young duke frequents my room every night?

Well, I agree with you

See.

Anyway, how do you intend to stay with me?

I can disguise myself with magic

Well that's fine, then disguise yourself

I'm going to take a shower and don't follow me

Master concept

After the bath, Ethel went out to the training ground for the family members

She closed the door behind her

Rin, show yourself to me

Help me with my exercises, okay?

Well, let's start with 100 laps, then

Ethel was amazed

Haha, 100!

That's a lot for this body

Rin's eye lit up

no excuses! That's how you trained us, Master

this is different  !

Ethel said, grumbling

I said no excuses Valtbdaa!

Pointing with his hand to the way

Hoof

Ethel started running

It also forbids the use of magic

Huff huff huff, she gasps

Ethel wipes her sweat with her hard hand, then sets off again to complete the 100 laps

Ethel finished with difficulty

I have completed it

Huff huff huff

Her strength failed, and she fell flat on the ground, panting

Oh, and finally, that was tiring.

She closed her eyes in relief as Rin blocked the sun from her eyes with his hand

Oh, you're back Rin, where did you go?

Take. Drink some water

Oh, thanks

Rin sat next to Ethel

Are you going to the banquet today?

Ethel was surprised and got up suddenly, what banquet?

The Crown Prince's birthday banquet… Didn't you know about it?

Oh, I guess they didn't tell me on purpose, what an inconvenience

How long until the banquet?

Hmm, about 7 hours from now

Well, that's enough to prepare myself

But are you okay with that?

And why I may not be

Ethel answered and the question filled her

Well, you know... your fiancé, the crown prince, hates you

Ethel's surprises

Hey hey hey

Fiancé Did I have a fiancé, what the hell is going on

Oh, are you ignorant of everything?

Are you really asking me?

You should have told me when I asked for updates

Anyway, why does my fiancé hate me?

Ahhh...because Ethel was obsessed with him...

And always chasing him...

Uh, was she being stalked?

Oh yeah, that's the word

Wow, she really left all her problems on me

Well then the first thing I have to do is break off the engagement

Anyway, I hate engagement

Ren in an inaudible voice

Yes, this is Arya, whom I knew, smiling gently

What did you say?

No, nothing

Well now I have to take another shower

I sweated a lot

_After the bath_

Annie, you summon the maids and come to me

I'm going to the royal banquet tonight

A royal banquet? Was there one tonight?

Yes, we don't have time for that, so decorate me well

Of course, my princess, but the problem is...

Ethel stared at Annie

There are no new dresses, all are old

Hmm mm, go out for a while

Well my princess.

Rin, call Henry

It's done. It rings

Hello master! Why are you calling? Did you miss me, he-he

I miss your skill

Henry listens to me

I have to come to a banquet tonight, whatever happens, so do me a favor

And send me the most expensive and best dress to wear, I shall be the star of the banquet at all costs

Well, I almost get it, but there isn't much left for the banquet. It's hard to find a dress right now

Do anything to get it

You know my taste and my sizes with you

Check it out, I trust you

Add I will reward you if you hurry up

Well trust me he will send it in an hour or two

_call ended_

Wah you took over really quickly

Of course, this is me

Annie, come in

Ethel untied her snoring and quickly sat down in front of the woman

Call the maids to help you

You can't do everything in time if you are alone

Well my princess

The maids gathered and started combing Ethel's hair and decorating her

The dress is black and bold

Dress me up accordingly

Well, your majesty

Quite 45 minutes later, a door was knocked by a valet

Princess, the young Duke of Gloucester has sent you a dress with a paper letter

Chloe, bring him here

Ethel read the letter

Master, as promised, I brought him as soon as possible, so keep your word

And be my banquet mate, and I'll come in an hour to pick you up

note

Our dress is set Heihe

Ethel laughed lightly What a sly haha

Ethel put her dress on and she was ready

All the maids were surprised, and the dress was as if it was made for her

Ethel stood upright, straightening her hair back in front of the mirror

What a charming look that brat made a good choice

knock knock

Enter

Ethel gave her permission to enter, so her father came forward, who was surprised by her beauty and her strong resemblance to her mother, especially since Siana's taste was like the current Ethel's.

Ethel was surprised

Duke?! ...

To wake the duke from his stupor

Uh, I came to check on you, but it looks like you're already ready to go

I didn't think you'd go to the banquet since what happened last time...

Ethel wondered

What happened last time?

What does he mean?

Oh, you lost your memories...forgot that for a moment, sorry

No, it's okay, it's already coming back gradually

Anyway, since you're going, how about I go with you?

Uh.. I'm really sorry dad, but I already have a boyfriend

But I promise I will accompany you next time

Oh, Really ...

A disappointed expression crossed his face for a moment, but he quickly changed it to a smile at me

Well then next time

The Duke of Gloucester has arrived, Princess

Oh, they met

Ethel said inaudibly

Oh, if the Duke of Gloucester is your escort...but you were not close before, how...

Uh, we've been texting for a while

Ethel answered quickly

Oh, so then

Hail Henry, Grand Duke

Pleased to see you, Grand Duke

And me too

shake hands

Henry extended his hand to Ethel

Will you come with me, Miss Ethel?

Ethel grabbed his hand in response to his suggestion

Let's go, duke

Ethel and Henry set off to the royal banquet, forming an exceptional pair

Henry's suit was black with gold thread and an alexandrite gem brooch

As for Ethel's dress, it was a black dress of the narrow type on the body and bold, open-sided, with golden threads, and encrusted with Alexandra jewels, of which a carat costs millions.

The two of them advanced down the corridor of the imperial palace, down to the gate of the banquet hall

The young Duke of Gloucester and Princess Merrifield enter!

And here they are, proud and confident, advancing into the banquet hall, where their true story will begin

To be continued in the next chapter

The main events of the novel will start from the next chapter

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