In the attic of a high tower in a lakeside castle.
The sun near noon baked a rock wall hot. Inside the simple exterior was an elegantly decorated room.
The snow-white ceiling is decorated with golden vine patterns, the floor is made of finely polished marble, the walls are hung with vivid and colorful oil paintings, and the furniture is also very exquisite.
A young woman with emerald hair sat at a desk, reading some letters and then writing something on a special piece of paper, seemingly a reply to someone. Her golden eyes, like topaz, gave off a strange feeling of softness and strength. Her clothing was primarily white, with golden leaf decorations on the collar and cuffs, giving off a sense of opulence and elegance.
Although her appearance is not as stunning as Frosia's, she has her own unique temperament.
As the sun gradually reached noon, a regular knock on the door was heard. The sound was not loud, as if they were afraid of disturbing the people inside.
"Come in." The girl with green hair replied.
With a slight creak of the door opening, a young woman in a bright red dress walked in. The white aprons tied around her waist and chest might have mistaken her for a maid. But in reality, her golden hair and beautiful, proud face made her look like a young lady. If she were a maid, many would be worried about being overshadowed.
"Your Highness, lunch is ready." The maid in the red dress walked forward respectfully.
"Okay, I understand." Evelyn didn't look up. She continued to write several letters before slowly putting down the long copper pen in her hand.
"Send these letters to those lords. Don't send me their letters anymore. Give them directly to Viscount Atley. He is a close minister to my father and will naturally understand what I mean."
"Okay, Your Highness." The maid in the red dress took the letter with both hands, held it to her chest, then followed Evelyn out of the huge study and went to the separate dining room on the lower floor for dinner.
A white tablecloth had already been laid on the walnut table. If you looked carefully, you could see rose patterns embroidered with gold thread on the edge of the tablecloth. In the countryside, roses often represent the royal family.
Seeing the two enter the dining room, the two maids who had been waiting nearby sauntered forward and lifted the lid on the table, revealing the still steaming lunch. It was clear that the tableware was made of alchemical materials that preserved freshness. After setting the tableware and drinks, the two formal maids, dressed in black and white uniforms, withdrew from the room and stood by outside.
After Evelyn sat down, she simply drank some green juice before slowly eating.
"How's that girl I observed yesterday?"
Irene, who was standing beside Evelyn, heard the princess asking her and began to describe in detail what happened yesterday, the girl named Loran, her appearance and strength, and the previous events about Jelan.
"I didn't expect that Jelann would be interested in it so early. Among all the people in school, I'm probably the last one to know about it."
"I'm sorry, Your Highness. It's my fault." Irene lowered her head a little uneasily. As Evelyn's confidant and the person in charge of intelligence, she really felt that she had not done well enough.
"It's nothing. Pay more attention to school affairs in the future. You can't always focus on the country." Evelyn said, and then she asked about the specific situation at that time.
"Ronald actually said so many things?"
Irene nodded. "Yes, he not only shared the results of his investigation into Miss Loran, but also said that His Highness Edren is in a relationship and won't pursue this girl."
Evelyn ate her lunch slowly, listening to Irene's story before making any comments.
"It seems this cousin is trying to show me good will by telling me his future plans and ambitions, so that I can be at ease and not be suspicious of his actions."
"But, Your Highness, could it be that Prince Edren said this on purpose in order to conceal his true thoughts?" Irene didn't quite believe what Ronald said at the time.
"Maybe, but I think Edren would not bother to lie about this." Evelyn finished her lunch, put down the cutlery in her hand, took the half-wet towel handed to her by Irene, wiped it, and then stood up and left.
"Although Edren said a lot of things through Ronald's mouth, it was actually just to do you a favor and win you over."
"As for Miss Luo Lan's affairs, anyone who is willing to investigate will eventually learn about them. And even if everyone knows about his planned marriage, what can be done about it?"
"My father and his generation are old now, and they don't have much of a fighting spirit. Instead, they tend to be nostalgic. If he really wants to marry into a noble family, my father probably won't stop him for the sake of my uncles. If we object loudly, we will just be made the bad guys."
Evelyn analyzed each one, sharing her perspective. As a princess raised in the royal family, she wasn't completely unaware of the schemes among the nobles, unlike her twin sister. Instead, she understood and realized them early on. While giving Irene some advice, she also demonstrated her own rationality and strength.
Irene's father was a powerful earl, not only the commander of the Black Thorn Legion that guarded the capital, but also a childhood friend of the current emperor. Of his two legitimate children, the eldest son stayed with the second prince's brothers, while the second daughter, Irene, stayed with him. This provided a double guarantee; as long as one of them survived the succession to the throne, the family line would continue.
The earl had planned carefully. The second prince's brothers currently had the highest popularity and were the tentative heirs to the royal family. The sisters Evelyn and Tesslyn were the most popular among the younger generation of the royal family, and because their positions in the succession were not so high, they got along well with each other.
"Let's find a time to meet Miss Frosia. According to news from the capital, Lord Landsworthy seems to have relented and is no longer blocking the royal family's marriage proposal. Perhaps she will become the White Queen of the Empire in the future. And right now, we both happen to be at the Walled City Academy. It would be a waste of such an opportunity if we don't keep in touch."
"Okay, Your Highness. What about Miss Loran?" Irene asked carefully as she followed behind her.
"Miss Luo Lan... let her go for now. After listening to your report, I feel that she is not someone who can be easily won over. A genius of this level would even be protected by the sages. If we really want to show our goodwill, we will probably have to go out in person."
"But I know my personality. Sometimes I think too much and consider too much. It's hard for me to open up to strangers. If I go with a mask on, I'm afraid people might think I'm hypocritical and neglectful."
"It would be great if Tesslin were here. Although my sister is sometimes naive, she is really likable. I can't compare to her." Evelyn sighed as she looked at the forest mountains outside the window and the blue lake below.
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