Chapter 141 - You’re So Beautiful (2)
Return of the Female Knight
Ch. 141 Youâre So Beautiful?(2)
As Carlisle and Elena approached the hall, a guard gave a low bow and opened the door.
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A palatial room came into view, lavishly decorated under Elenaâs direction. Elena glanced around to check for any minor problems, but everything seemed to be going as planned. The guests who already arrived at the reception turned their attention to the arrival of the couple, and the Emperor spoke first to greet them.
âMy son and his wife have finally arrived.â
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The crowd clapped and warmly congratulated the couple on their wedding day. At the scene before her, Elena smiled and moved with Carlisle toward Sullivan. Emperor Sullivan and Empress Ophelia sat at the head of the table, and there was a vacancy beside them.
âYou must have had a busy wedding schedule. Thank you, sweetheart. Sit and rest for a while. â
âYes, Father.â
Carlisle made a curious expression at the familiar way they addressed each other, but Elena made no mention of it and wore a large smile.
If the wedding was a show, this was the theater stage. Elena wanted to command confidence in her debut performance as a member of the Imperial Family. Soon after, Carlisle and Elena took their seats, and Sullivan addressed the room.
âWell, then letâs begin.â
âYes, Your Majesty! First is the delegation from the Kingdom of Freegrand.â
A young ambassador stepped forward and gave a formal bow. Elenaâs interest was piqued at the mention of Freegrand. She was curious about the other kingdoms as well, but Mirabelle had said she would consider going to Freegrand to study design.
âIt is an honor to stand before His Majesty the Emperor, Her Majesty the Empress, the Crown Prince, and the Crown Princess. Eternal glory to the Ruford Empire!â
The ambassador was a graceful and beautiful woman with her hair tied to one side. Envoys were typically men, but Freegrand, as a free and prosperous kingdom, in rare form had sent a woman to represent their country. Perhaps it was because the kingdom was known for their fashion, but the ambassador wore a smart uniform instead of a gown, which captured Elenaâs admiration.
âIt must have been a long and difficult journey all the way here for a woman.â
âNot at all, Your Majesty. Gender is not important. It is an honor to meet with His Majesty the Emperor of the Ruford Empire. â
She spoke in a steady voice, then glanced at the others behind her to signal them to bring forward the gifts.
âI present to you the most precious fabric from the Freegrand kingdom. I hope that it pleases you, Your Majesty.â
âThe Empress would prefer a fabric from Freegrand more than I do.â
Empress Ophelia answered with a soft smile.
âIt is still the Emperorâs property, no matter how small the gift. If you desire to gift it to me later, you have my gratitude.â
âHahaha, Iâll keep that in mind, Empress.â
âOf course, Your Majesty.â
The conversation seemed harmonious, but there was a subtle discordant note to it. The ambassador then turned towards Carlisle and Elena.
âTo celebrate the wedding, we also offer gifts to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Please kindly accept them.â
Fine fabrics were also carefully presented to the couple, which seemed natural for a kingdom that had no special goods other than fashion. Elena gave her gratitude, her expression soft.
âThank you.â
Was it because of Elenaâs friendly bearing? For a moment, Elenaâs and the female ambassadorâs gaze met in midair, but then the moment broke as the ambassador stepped away. A young official standing near Sullivan heralded the next guests.
âHere is the delegation from the Kingdom of Carthenia.â
There was no time to waste, as there were many delegations from various other kingdoms. The Freegrand ambassador backed away, to be replaced by the ambassador from Carthenia, the poorest kingdom on the continent. In contrast to the unique uniforms of the Freegrand delegations, the envoys from Carthenia were dressed more commonly.
âHail to His Majesty the Emperor. Eternal glory to the Ruford Empire.â
The Carthenian representatives also brought a gift to the Emperor, as well as a gift to celebrate Carlisleâs wedding. The congratulations were a constant stream.