The Neglected Princess
36. Come to the Palace
It didn't take long for Olivia to change into a dress and put on makeup. He immediately met the emissary from the palace to go to the palace. Marie and Jeremy were surprised at how graceful and elegant Olivia looked.
"W-was she really Miss Olivia who met us? How could his appearance change?" marie's mind was amazed as well as astonished..
Previously, Olivia wore a house dress with a stripe motif. Showing the cute side of a teen-year-old. However, this time Olivia managed to amaze Marie and Jeremy. She wore thin makeup, and a lacy plain dress in deep blue. With her hair draped and decorated with matching ribbons of her dress. Without earrings and without necklaces, only wear the Mother's bracelet. Olivia looks so beautiful. Because it turns out she is suitable to dress up like that.
Olivia looked at Marie, "Mrs Dayang, what's wrong?" ask Olivia.
"Ti-nothing, Miss. I'm just surprised. Suddenly your appearance changed," replied Marie.
"Does this not fit me? I look ugly?" ask Olivia doubtfully.
"It's not so, Miss. You misunderstood. You look so beautiful that I mistaken you for someone else. It's just that I'm amazed, how can you immediately change the appearance in a short time," Marie explained.
"Ehemm, shouldn't we leave? it could be too late" Olivia said.
Marie was surprised, "Ah, sorry. You're correct. A second of time was precious, too" Marie said.
Olivia left the castle at noon. He even missed lunch because he could not let the two palace envoys wait for him any longer. Olivia, Marie and Jeremy take a special horse carriage.
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The palace's. Arron who heard the news of the dinner with the Hubbert family was surprised. He seemed to be in disbelief and asked the adjutant whether what the adjutant said was real or just a joke.
"Is that what you said real?" ask Arron.
"You already know clearly, what I get, if I dare to lie. I'm ignoring you because this is a direct order from His Majesty the Emperor. You are asked to be prepared" replied Arron's aide.
"Yes, fine then. Since His Majesty asked me to get ready, then I will get ready" replied Arron.
Arron's adjutant looked at Arron full of confusion, "Why is Your Majesty so obedient now? is he sick? though he would not wish to eat with His Majesty the Emperor and the Parmaisuri even if forced, by giving one thousand reasons. It's so strange, "the Adjutant's mind.
"A-I'm going to meet Ivy?" Inner Arron with a flushed face.
Deg .. deg .. deg ...
Arron's heart was racing. His forehead was sweating too. He could not believe it, he would have met Olivia. Moreover, he also heard that Olivia was on her way to be picked up by the Emperor's aide and the Queen's personal Dayang.
"Servant ... What waitress are you outside?" arron shouted to his servant.
Two maids entered his room and approached Arron. Soon Arron asked the two servants to prepare his best clothes.
"Prepare my best clothes. I'm gonna take a warm bath first. You can leave after preparing my clothes" said Arron.
Arron looked at his Adjutant, "If there is urgent work, take it to the bathroom. I don't know how long I'll take my bath, because I really need to pay attention to how I look in front of Duke Hubbert's family." Arron.
"Yes? wh-what? oh, all right, Your Majesty. Please shower quietly and comfortably. I will not interfere with your soaking time." replied the Adjutant.
Arron went straight into the bathroom. Adjutant Arron leaves Arron's bedroom.
The adjutant did not know what else to say. He is completely confused by Arron's strange behavior and attitude.
***
As soon as she arrived, Olivia guided Marie towards the pavilion where her Father and two Sisters were. Jeremy went to see His Majesty to report. Arriving at the palace, the day starts in the afternoon.
Marie immediately went to leave Olivia with her family. Seeing Olivia different, Victor, Octavius and Owen were stunned to make Olivia confused herself.
"Ke-to-why?" ask Olivia.
"Well, you're so pretty" praised Owen as he approached Olivia.
"I can hardly believe it, you look like this" Octavius continued.
"Ehemm .. (berdehem) why are you surrounding your sister. Sit down and drink your tea. There's something you want to talk to Olivia about" Victor said, asking his two sons to step aside from his daughter's side.
Octavius and Owen sat down. Victor and Olivia sat on a park bench in the pavilion.
"What's up, Dad?" ask Olivia to look at Victor.
"Dad wants to remind you. If you are later asked by His Majesty, you must answer according to what Father said. Don't tell me about the monster core you received, or your encounter with the three-headed snake. Not suspecting His Majesty or anything like that, but it's for your own good, Olivia. Don't tell me you've awakened power or shown it. Got it? Do you understand what this father's words mean?" victor looked at Olivia.
Olivia nodded her head, "I understand, Dad." replied Olivia.
"So, Dad told me a piece. And not involve you in it. I'm just saying that I'm taking you out hunting in a forest of monsters and finding the awkwardness that we encounter in the forest that is related to the cruelty of the monsters there. It's not that I don't want to show you who clearly has the ability. However, one thing you need to remember is fine, my daughter. In this world, not everyone likes or accepts your advantages. There are some people who do not like, hate, even envy and will do something to bring us down. Father is like that too. Some of the nobles disliked Dad because of the Neutral Father. Father did not join the elite noble community nor did he join the Emperor-supporting noble faction. Pure father only wanted to protect this Empire without any ties. That was my promise to your late grandfather. Your grandfather used to protect the previous Emperor until his last second, too" Victor explained.
"I understand, Dad. Dad doesn't have to worry. In fact, without Dad reminding me, I did intend to hide my strength until at least I reached adulthood. I still have many shortcomings, still have to be divided and learn," replied Olivia.
Victor rubbed Olivia's head, "I'm sorry Dad, for not being able to resist the wishes of His Majesty who wants to eat with us. I know, you must feel uncomfortable coming to the palace. Can you hold it until dinner's over? we're going straight home after dinner" Victor said worriedly.
"Indeed it was uncomfortable and I was a little surprised because there were two palace envoys coming to the castle. However, I thought, it is not good to refuse and there is no harm in coming. Isn't luck able to eat with the imperial family?" olivia smiled.
Victor smiled, he felt proud of Olivia's mature attitude. After finishing the conversation, Victor invited Olivia back into the pavilion.
Olivia, Victor, Octavius and Oweb enjoy tea and snacks while waiting for dinner time to arrive. The four of them also talked about their work and activities.
