The Neglected Princess

23. Fulfill Invitation

A few days later. Victor meets the Emperor's invitation and visits the Empire. Victor's arrival was warmly welcomed by the Emperor.

"Welcome, Duke Hubbert," said the Emperor.

"Greetings why the imperial sun. I'm Victor Hubbert fulfilling His Majesty's invitation" Victor said in greeting.

"No need to be so formal. Let's just talk easy, Duke. Come on, let's talk in the park. Isn't the weather very sunny today? emperor Said.

"Good, Sire. Go ahead" replied Victor.

Victor lowered his head, "What does he really want to talk about? why take me to the park?" inner Victor.

Victor followed the Emperor who walked towards the palace garden. In the garden, the servant had prepared tea and snacks for the Emperor and Victor. The Emperor sat down, followed by Victor who sat before the Emperor.

"Drink this tea. This tea is good for health" the Emperor said.

A waiter poured tea and served it to Victor. Victor took the cup and tasted a little of that tea.

"What's up, Sire? to the extent that you sent me an invitation to come," asked Victor.

"Hm, here. I want to celebrate the Crown Prince's birthday, as well as have a maturity party. I plan to invite these Imperial lords and young lords. What say?" the Emperor looked at Victor.

"That way, can't you decide for yourself? I don't have the right to forbid, do I?" answer Victor.

"really. However, there is one more thing I want to talk about, Duke. The Crown Prince has reached adulthood, and certainly needs a future wife. I want my son to get a wife from a good family" said the Emperor.

"Oh, you mean. You want to marry the Crown Prince right away, do you? So, do you have any views on the bride's family?" ask Victor. He drank some more tea in the cup he held.

"On that matter, how about his future wife's only your daughter?" Ask Emperor.

Victor who was drinking was immediately choked. He could not believe hearing what he had never thought of from the Emperor sitting before him.

"How come, the Emperor wants to marry my daughter to such a Crown Prince?" inner Victor.

"A-what do you mean, sire? my daughter hasn't even done a maturity and debut party yet. It seems like he is also busy with other things and not thinking about marriage" Victor replied.

"So, you're refusing?" ask Emperor.

"Yes, I strongly refuse." replied Victor.

The Emperor was startled, then laughed, "Hahaha. All right, all right, I won't say anything more. Let's just say I never talked about marriage. Let's just talk about something else" said the Emperor.

"Already I guess, it must be difficult to get him to speak," the inner Emperor. Raise the cup and drink the tea.

The Emperor and Victor talked about the trade in the sea lanes that were soon opened. The Empire will conduct transactions with neighboring works. In order to expedite the transaction, the Emperor asked Victor to supervise the port directly as the transaction took place. Victor did not refuse. He will fulfill the Emperor's wishes.

"I will send the Crown Prince to accompany you as well" said the Emperor.

"Okay, Your Majesty." Answer Victor.

For a long time the Emperor and Victor talked. Until finally Victor said goodbye because the conversation with the Emperor was over.

Arriving at the castle, Victor immediately calls Olivia to his study. And not long before Olivia came face to face.

"Dad, what's wrong?" Ask Olivia to walk up to the sofa and directly sit on the sofa.

"In a moment, the trade route in the port was opened. Father asked His Majesty the Emperor to directly supervise the transaction with the neighboring kingdom. Because you don't know when it's done, then it's good that you don't get out of the house in that time, except to go to the academy. Understood?" said Victor.

Olivia frowned, "Okay, why should it be any time soon? next week I'll have to pick up a land letter and meet a construction expert. How'this? Should I just talk if I have an appointment?" inner Olivia.

"That, Dad. How about training? if you go to the coach's residence, it's still okay, right? Can't go to the market, either?" ask Olivia.

Victor fell silent. He thought, if the trade route is opened, it will certainly be crowded and he could not move if Olivia was in trouble, so he was assigned to directly supervise the transaction. Usually when the port is opened for traders, many people will come from outside the region, even people from neighboring kingdoms will definitely come. Of course it will lure criminals like robbers or thieves into action. And usually they will target babgsawan who look to have a lot of money. Cheating by pretending to sell good things, even though they are fake. To kidnap and commit another crime. Victor did not want his daughter to be a victim. Even though he knew that his daughter would definitely be able to protect herself.

Victor looked at Olivia, "If I don't allow it, will he get angry? although it was not directly pointed out, he would definitely harbor resentment towards me." Victor's inner self.

Vivtor took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly.

"Yes, okay. You can go. Emma should always be by your side. And go straight home when your business's done, okay?" Victor.

Olivia smiled, "Yes, Dad. Thank you," said Olivia.

"How's training? come on, practice with Dad another time, too" Victor asked.

"Pa's training is good. Everything went smoothly without any problems. Well, I'm glad that you want to teach directly. Should we make a bet?" said Olivia.

Victor frowned, "Lord?" murmured Victor.

"I want to take my dad on a duel. If I win, then Dad will have to grant all my requests. On the contrary, if Father manages to defeat me, then Father can do the same. How's it?" olivia.

Victor nodded his head, "Oh, so. All right, no problem. Come on, we do." replied Victor approvingly.

"Oh, yeah. You went to Kaisaran, right? is there anything serious? did you ask me to come over just to have you watch the harbor?" ask Olivia curiously.

Deg ... Victor clenched his hand as he remembered the Emperor's words before assigning him to oversee the transaction. The discussion about marriage, did not make Victor happy.

"Useful things, you better not know about Olivia. Uh, that's just so annoying. The Emperor may have had such a thought. Is this lady babgsawan in the Empire just my daughter? Hahhh .. "inner Victor.

"There's nothing. He only invited Dad to drink tea which he said was good for health. That's it," replied Victor.

Olivia nodded her head, "Oh, that's it." replied Olivia.

"Dad's done talking to you. You can come back. I'd like to continue checking the reports first, "Victor said.

"Yes, Dad. Happy work," replied Olivia rising to her feet.

"Oh, yeah. Your birthday's in six months, right? if you have time, make a plan. I'll make a celebration party for you. As good as your party of maturity," said Victor.

"Yes, Dad." replied Olivia who immediately left her father's office.