The lunch ended up in success and the guests where all praises for the food and they even stated their jealousy that we could eat such delicacy in daily basis.
Since it was now past lunch, the duke and duchess excused themselves and I am left with the guest. Minte wanted to walk back to their rooms with Milka but the little girl was so reluctant to leave the dining area.
Thinking of a nice escape, I stopped Minte from going back his room and pulled everyone to the courtyard. Since the garden was decorated with a nice flower shade, it would be nice to stay there and talk.
When I stepped outside, I finally realized that I am still wearing my bedroom slippers! Thankfully the dress was long enough so my feet were not seen but the hotness of the pathway was seeping thru!
The previous slow pace was change into a quick one as I, the guide has moved towards the garden in quick steps. Finally reaching the garden, I sighed in relief as I could finally relax my feet!
“So when did you know you were an enlightened?” Ghirar asked as he stood before the arched trellis.
“Ah, that… it was when I woke up the next morning after you casted Sun God’s Blessing.” I was still sweating from the suffering my feet has endured so I just replied without thinking. I finally noticed that the royalties gaze seemed too weird. There gazes were not really in bad way but I could see traces of doubt…
“So you knew that I will be casting the blessing before?” Ghirar followed up.
“Ah yes…” Now I realized that I made a wrong answer again.
“Did you meet Brother Ghirar before?” Princess Lotte’s voice contained a hint of jealousy.
Oh no. This Princess was in jealous mode.
I also wanted to hit my head as I forgot the most important thing! How could I forget that Ghirar was only known to the royalties and the priests has mask when they casts the blessing during the Thanksgiving Day!
“Haha… I… I only guessed…”
“Anyway that didn’t matter right? What’s important is that Big Sis is an enlightened.” Minte spoke seeing my dilemma.
Muwaah brother! I felt that Minte right now is a valiant big brother instead of my younger sibling.
“You are right.” The crown prince seconded as he flashed his smile.
The tense atmosphere finally toned down even a little. I could still see that Princess Lotte and Ghirar were unconvinced as their expression says so. I don’t have other excuse to say though…
Luckily I saw Jane and a few maids coming our way. To change topic, I once again offered them dessert. Jane and Ron with maids in tow has arrived in the garden and brought out a plate of caramelized fruits and some hot drinks. It was an option of hot cocoa or tea and beautifully baked raisin loaf breads.
“You haven’t tried this a while ago, it’s hot cocoa and fruits dipped in caramelized sugar. The breads were also made soft so you could give it a try.”
“What are these black things?” Princess Lotte asked curiously as she hold a piece of loaf bread.
“Those are dried grapes.”
“Oh, this is such a novel food.” With a bite, Princess Lotte expressed how pleased she was. “I would like the recipe for these so I could taste them whenever I want.”
“Of course Princess…”
“Father mentioned about going into business with your recipes right Big Sis?” Minte gently spoke as he sipped some hot cocoa.
“Oh… so are you planning to sell your recipe?”
“Ah? Hahaha of course Princess Lotte you don’t need to buy it as we are friends.” I beamed but I gently added that I could only share the way how to make the basics of chocolate and cakes. The royal chefs should be good enough so they could innovate from there.
“By the way Princess why are you here?” I asked politely.
“Hmmm… you never wrote any letter in past three days and Big Brother Ghirar would like to confirm the case regarding your enlightenment as it was already known to the royalties.”
“Ah? What letter?” I asked curiously
“We were supposed to write an update on our offering …” Joy spoke for the first time.
“Haha… I totally forgot. I was so excited with my new knowledge you see…” I sheepishly answered.
Thankfully they were convinced as they nodded their heads. We spent the afternoon talking about the coming Sun God’s Blessing as it was only two days from now. The three men on the other hand quietly sip their tea and only nodded their heads time to time.
Prince Aero in particular never uttered a single word since he came. Milka tried to speak with him but he only stared at the little girl, prompting Minte to take Milka inside the mansion.
When the visitors were about to go, I did not forget to order the maids to give them meringue cookies. But right after giving the goods, I had the urge to take it back. It was placed in the parchment paper cups we tried previously…
The one with Prince Aero in particular has my very own doodle on it – a heart with cupid’s arrow on it!
My goodness that looked like a confession gift!
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