Book 19: Chapter 35


    It was time for the four sisters lunch. Lunch wasnt the standard lunch but an extra meal prepared specifically for them. The four sisters were cheerfully eating when the youngster sauntered over with a smile. He bowed: Good afternoon, everyone.


    Ah, good afternoon.


    If nobody else was around, theirzing around in bed wouldnt make them feel humiliated, but they felt humiliated after the youngster found out about it. After all, it was a shameful habit for Princesses of the imperial family. Further, they didnt want to see them in their sloppy shape when they always maintained elegant appearances and mannerisms. The youngster didnt mind themzing around in bed, nheless. As a matter of fact, he didnt mention it.


    Ying and Tanya also expressed the sisters were tired, allowing them to rest as they pleased for the day. The boredom on the ship and the rocking in the horse carriage was tiring for adults, let alone four kids.


    Tanya and Ying delegated work. Tanya was in charge of investigating the status quo, while Ying was in charge of guarding the sisters. Ying didnt let her guard down despite them being in the imperial pce. She didnt allow anybody to approach the four Princesses without permission, especially armed guards and strangers. The youngster was somebody they were familiar with; but nheless, Ying removed his weapon when he entered the dining hall.


    Liu Yue was concerned about what the youngster wanted after everything that transpired.


    Vera inquired, Is something the matter?


    Oh, yes, I came here to notify you that tomorrow is the imperial pces open-house day; hence, there will be lots of peopleing to the imperial pce tomorrow.


    Open day? repeated Nona.


    Nona, who grew up in the Imperial Pce in the North, had never heard of an open day. Though her father trusted the people and the North settled down, Troy never held an open day in the Imperial Pce. It was out of bounds formoners. The same applied for Duargana and Hilles City.


    Yes, its an event we have here. Every year, we will open the pce grounds for public ess. Due to the uing coronation, we need to implement extra security measures to ensure everyones safety. Therefore, only the flower garden and za at the front will be open. The inner sections of the pce will be out of bounds.


    As Miss Vera is with a guest, I havee to invite you in her stead. At noon tomorrow, during the pce open day, there will be a chance for the public to see the monarch, where the monarch will give a speech from the balcony out front. Needless to say, you, too, are very wee toe to the balcony and give a speech.


    Give a speech?! eximed Vera.


    Daisy pointed to herself and queried, D-does everyone have to give a speech?! What I mean is, all four of us have to give a speech?!


    That was nothing short of a nightmare for Daisy and Nona. Actually, it was a nightmare for all four of the sisters. They had never given speeches. It was always their father who gave speeches at festivals every year. They couldnt imagine giving a speech before so many people. They could negotiate anything but public speaking.


    Do we have the right to refuse? We can negotiate other things, but please do not make me give a publish speech. Its so embarrassing. Its impossible. Absolutely impossible! We arent the type to do something so embarrassing. Plus, this isnt our nation. We dont want to be treated as animals at an exhibition, subtly objected Liu Yue.


    You can refuse, of course.


    The youngsters response allowed the four sisters to breathe a breath of relief. He then said, After all, this is just a chance for you to perform and show yourself. Its fine if you dont want to give a speech. That said, I do hope you cane to the balcony and do something. Can you be by Miss Veras side when she gives her speech and introduce yourselves, at the very least?


    The request wasnt oundish. It was just a self-introduction; it was much better than giving a speech. Although they werent willing to give a speech, seeing all the people below did give them a somewhat proud and honoured feeling. The four sisters, therefore, epted.


    Ying approached the group. She sternly asked the youngster, Can you ensure the Princesses safety? As you yourself said, lots of people will be in the pce this time. Can you ensure the Princesses safety? How will you protect them if something happens under everyones watch?


    Please have faith in us, Miss Ying. Previously, I was alone, but this time, I have my brothers in arms with me. It wont be just me alone. Our guards in the imperial pce will be responsible for protecting Miss Vera and the four Princesses. Please have faith in us, Miss Ying. We can hold our own weight. There wont be any issues.


    Ying didnt back down: Forgive me for being blunt, but I only trust myrades. Ive never trusted anybody I havent met before. Entrusting my client to somebody I dont know is failing in my duty as a guard. I must protect the Princesses, so I think this imperial pce wee day is too dangerous for the four Princesses. As such, I refuse to allow the four Princesses to appear before the public.


    Ah No, Sister Ying!! We really want to go see! Nona whinged before Ying could finish speaking. She ran over and tightly hugged Ying. She implored, Weve never experienced this sort of event before. In addition, he doesnt appear to be a bad person. Please let us go, Sister Ying. We can protect ourselves. We have Liu Yue and Vera. We can protect ourselves.


    Ying looked at Nona with a dumbstruck look. She resisted the urge to hug Nona. She asked, Vera, what do you think?


    Erm If I may be honest, Im also a bit curious. I want to take part. You can rest assured, Miss Ying. I can protect us. After all, I have magic at my disposal. Additionally, Liu Yue can be useful at critical moments. Daisys swordy is also superb. Miss Ying, let us go. We wont senselessly run about!


    All right, in that case