A magnificent hall, dazzling lights.
Lin Yu, who was visiting the Mayan palace for the first time, was truly awestruck by its magnificent grandeur.
The entire palace is like a magnificent work of art, simple and grand, yet elegant.
Moreover, the interplay of various high-tech elements does not clash with the ancient and elegant style in the slightest.
It must be said that the Maya people took the expression of material desires to the extreme.
By this time, the auditorium had already been filled with people, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
"Lassie, my daughter!"
Just as Lacey led Lin Yu and the maid into the hall, a couple dressed in gorgeous yellow attire and wearing crowns hurriedly came over.
The two men grabbed Lacey from either side, scrutinizing her closely with expressions of concern.
"My dearest daughter, when we heard you encountered an assassin, your father and I were terrified!"
"Daughter, are you alright?"
The couple looked distressed and asked with concern.
"Father, Mother, I'm alright!"
Lacey smiled, then turned her gaze to the dark-skinned man sitting in a seat not far away.
This man is Count Orn!
At this moment, Orn's face was gloomy, and he was somewhat nervous.
He never expected that his foolproof plan would fail, and that the assassin would be caught!
Fortunately, the assassin committed suicide; otherwise, he would have been in serious trouble today.
Although the royal family has no real power, assassinating a princess is a blatant declaration of war against the law. Even if he is Kali's brother, he will not escape punishment!
His biggest worry right now is that Lacey will confront him face to face.
Although a single corpse cannot convict him, it still has a significant impact on him.
"Father, Mother, you don't need to worry. It's just a mere assassin. The defense of our capital is under the responsibility of Earl Orn. How could he possibly let me get hurt?"
Lacey looked at Orn with a half-smile and said, "Count Orn, don't you think so?"
Orn paused slightly, then forced an awkward smile. "That, that's natural!"
Although he said that, he was actually quite disdainful of it.
snort!
That little wench ultimately didn't betray me.
They're clearly afraid of me!
"Daughter, have you found the murderer?" Lewandowski asked, his eyes gleaming as if he had noticed something.
Lacey smiled and nodded. "The criminal was just a cynical beggar; he's already been brought to justice!"
Hearing his daughter say that, Lewandowski finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good, it's good that you're alright! Daughter, go and sit down, the banquet will start soon!"
"Yes, Father!"
Then, Lacey led Lin Yu and the maid to her seat.
Lacey sat at the rectangular table, with Lin Yu and the maid sitting behind her.
The Maya inherited the ancient sitting posture of the Xia dynasty, kneeling. At first, Lin Yu wasn't used to it, but seeing that everyone else was sitting like that, he followed suit.
After a short while, almost all the guests had arrived.
But no one touched the cutlery.
Because one person hasn't arrived yet!
"His Excellency the Duke has arrived!"
Just then, a voice came from outside.
Da da da!
A steady sound of footsteps approached from afar, drawing everyone's attention with reverence.
Before long, a handsome man with blond hair and blue eyes, and a tall and straight figure, strode into the main hall.
Everyone stood up.
Even Emperor Lewandowski and Queen Sissi, who were seated in the main seats, stood up and went to the front to greet them.
Indeed, this young man is none other than Duke Kali, a figure of immense power and influence in the entire Mayan civilization!
"Haha, Kali, you're late! Are you too busy with official duties? Give others some responsibilities, why do everything yourself!" Lewandowski said to Kali in the tone of an elder, though his tone was somewhat obsequious.
Kali simply nodded slightly, then walked directly towards Lacey, grabbing her hand. "Lacey, I heard you were attacked. Are you alright?"
"No, it's nothing!" Lacey subconsciously let go of Kali's hand, her face flushed red, like a ripe apple.
Although the two were childhood sweethearts and she had previously had some feelings for this man, she was annoyed that he was being so disregardful of the boundaries between men and women in public.
Kali awkwardly withdrew his hand, then his eyes swept across the arena like daggers.
"Who? Who did this? I'll kill him for you!"
Lacey shook her head again, "I'm really fine..."
"You're alright!"
Kali wasn't about to let it go. He coldly declared, "Everyone knows I'm in love with you! Anyone who dares to assassinate you is openly defying me, Kali! I will tear them to pieces!"
Seeing the Duke's anger, everyone present trembled and dared not even breathe.
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat heavy.
"Cough cough!"
Levan coughed and said, "Kali, tonight is a royal banquet, so we can talk about this later. This banquet is specially prepared for you and Lacey! Why don't we take advantage of this occasion and settle your marriage? Once Lacey becomes your woman, who in the entire Mayan Kingdom would dare to make a move on her?"
“Father, you…” Lacey’s beautiful eyes widened, feeling somewhat incredulous.
The Lewandowskis hadn't discussed this with her beforehand.
It was so sudden.
"Lassie!"
Queen Sia grabbed her daughter's hand and patted it with a smile, saying, "Kali's feelings for you are known throughout the Mayan kingdom. You two grew up together, childhood sweethearts. This matter should have been settled long ago! It would also be beneficial to the stability of our Mayan kingdom!"
As she spoke, she winked at her daughter.
This marriage is not only about the stability of the Mayan kingdom, but also about the stability of the royal family.
Now that Kali holds great power, abolishing the royal family is just a matter of a word. They urgently need a marriage alliance to stabilize the royal family's position in the Mayan kingdom.
"Lassie, didn't you say before that you admired your brother Cali? Now that you're both of marriageable age, it's only natural that you should get together!" Lewandowski said earnestly.
Lacey had no way to express her suffering.
Yes, she did have feelings for Kali before, but that was during her teenage years, a kind of admiration for the strong. Over the years, she has grown up and gradually developed her own worldview. She has discovered that she and Kali have many differences, especially in their thinking, so she has never considered marriage.
Although the Lewandowskis had explained the pros and cons to her and the importance of the marriage, she was still very resistant to it.
"Lassie, now that the King and Queen have made their point clear, let me, Kali, also state my position!"
At this moment, Kali also spoke up, looking at her with bright eyes.
"The entire Mayan kingdom knows that I love you! I've known you're my woman since I was thirteen, so I won't let any other man take you away from me. You, Lacey, can only be my woman, Kali's woman!"
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