The next morning. In the Emperor’s Palace. *
Emperor Aelius’s Pov –
Fredrick has handled the situation with the nobles. All that is left is for me to announce their crimes and declare the death sentence.
Hahn… I almost forgot… Vanessa’s death anniversary is coming. Will Fredrick be going to visit her this time as well?
I suppose so… She is his mother after all…
A knock is heard on the door. *
A guard enters the room. *
“Your Majesty, His Grace, the Duke whom you asked for has come. May I let him in?” said a Guard
“Yes.” Said Aelius
Duke Henry enters the room and sits on a settee. *
Duke Henry’s Pov –
I was surprised when I received a letter from him saying he wanted my advice on something. If Lukas (The previous head of house Leonne and Mathew’s father) were alive he would be the one to give advice but… Hah…
Previously - What I can do for Fredrick… When I think about it the only thing that comes to my mind is to not change what I have been doing for him all this time… He has someone whom he has fallen in love with… It would make him uncomfortable if I interfered with his life right now… I will do anything for your happiness, Fredrick. That is the only way I can atone for the things I have put you through when you were a child. Currently in Fredrick's Palace. * Fredrick and Rubia are in the common study room. * "I am so tired!" said Rubia as she yawned "Was the class with Baroness Joann boring?" asked Fredrick "Not really. I just felt bored since the classes are over and there is nothing more for me to do for today!" "Hmm... I would have loved to accompany you to some place nice but..." "Yeah, I know, Maxwell (Fredrick's secretary who does work on Fredrick's
Previously -"Fredrick, do you think I can have a conversation with the emperor?""Hmm... Since you are the crown princess... You can.""Really!?""Yes. No one would dare to stop the crown princess from meeting the emperor!"Currently -Rubia is on her way to the emperor’s palace. *Rubia's Pov -Hahn... I hate carriage rides... In my previous life I had never once entered a car and here I am now...Fredrick had read of the acts of his mother, Vanessa, in the book. I wonder how he felt when he read it...Was he sad or did he not care?If I had to say... He would have been really shocked. But, even after reading the book he must always been with his mother.That is one thing I could never imagine to do if I were in his place.She had given birth to him because of her selfishness... In my opinion... She does not deserve his love.Though I su
Previously -"I will come to visit Vanessa. I no longer want to be a by-stander... I always wished to hold onto my child and raise him up telling him not to worry about a thing... Though it is too late for that... I wish to make amends.""I see. Thank you, your majesty." said Rubia with a smileCurrently -Rubia's Pov -I couldn’t sleep at all. Hahn... It’s weird that I feel even more nervous than Fredrick. Fredrick... Is he looking forward to visiting his mother's grave?Anyways, I just hope that the emperor can make it.If he doesn’t, I suppose there is nothing left to be done...No! I will force them to stay together in a room and discuss everything that happened in the past!I don’t think I can do that though..."Good morning, your highness. I see you are up already?" said Carol as she smiled"I was just looking forward today." said Rubia
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Previously -Fredrick will most probably come to see me tomorrow.It is about time I stopped running away from him but, instead started facing him.Alex has asked for my presence as well... It may be for the best for those two to get along.I don’t want either of those children to get hurt by the decision I made in the past.That is my responsibility...Currently -"Will you be going to the emperor’s palace today, your highness?" asked Tristan"Yes. I have a few matters to attend to with him." said Fredrick"I see.""Ask of the others to protect Rubia.""Yes. I have already asked of them to be on guard."Fredrick's Pov -Now that the nobles who were initially associated with the revolt against the emperor have been detained, there are a few more nobles who will try saving the captured nobles.Their plan is simple.They will ca
Previously -Their plan is simple.They will capture the one who is loved by the imperial family... Rubia.They will bargain with the emperor about how they would return Rubia unharmed only if the emperor forgives the nobles for the sin they had committed.It's a well thought plan but, the only mistake they made was... Thinking that the imperial family members were fools who could be played anytime.It is for the best that I inform Rubia of the predicaments she may face in the near future.She'd get mad at me if I hid something of this great importance from her...Currently -The next morning. *Carol enters Rubia's chambers and once the morning routine had been completed, she handed the daily newspaper to Rubia. *Rubia's Pov -What the hell is all of this? The nobles who had planned to betray the Empire have been hanged at the centre of the capital of the Ke
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Previously -The only question in my head is what the female lead is doing right now?Isn’t something supposed to bring the Male lead and the female lead together?The prophesy will be declared soon and the thing I worry most about... May indeed happen.But my selfishness exceeds each coming day.Currently -"Rubia... are you sure you can accompany me? You do not have to push yourself..." said Fredrick in a depressed tone as he looked at RubiaRubia's Pov -The thoughts I had from yesterday have proved to be a real pain in my neck. Today was supposed to be a day where I and Fredrick had a chance to be together and talk about each other's past... But I'm ruining it. Hahn..."I am sorry, Fredrick. I had a few things on my mind but, I do not want to throw away this chance!" said Rubia as she closed her eyes and let out a laugh"Hmm..." said Fredrick as he turned his flu