The Romantic Trials Of A Transmigrated Empress
Chapter 102: I can only scarifice you.

Chapter 102: I can only scarifice you.

Roland’s jaw dropped open, he was flabbergasted. His wife was selling him out just like that, using him to advance her plan.

The king bellowed in laughter, the novel idea was quite appealing to him, the look of terror on his son’s face was amusing. "It is so scandalous that it will work wonderfully."

"But he is not a bachelor." The queen pointed out.

Sigrid nodded, "He is not a bachelor but he is the crown prince, he is an exception to the rule. His winning prize doesn’t include a date, only a dance. There are exceptions to every rule and even though he is married, many women are still willing to dance with him after all, it is something to talk about. If they can a get a picture taken, they can show it to their children or great grandchildren."

She looked at her husband apologetically, they had not discussed this beforehand, she could only sacrifice him right now.

King Raff leaned back in his throne, deep in thought. He gave Sigrid a look of admiration, who would be talking about the Silberuss family wipe out in the face of such a ball. People would be discussing it and asking others how their dates had gone.

"It will be best if we can have a marital outcome for one or two of the pairs among the winning bidders after the ball. It will have more impact that way." The queen said after thinking about the matter for a while.

The king rubbed his chin and smiled, "Can I participate?"

His question caused them to gasp in surprise, had he forgotten the words scandalous which he had only used a few minutes ago?

"Of course." Sigrid clapped her hands once, "The other prince’s can participate too. You can also invite your brothers your highness, you have not seen them in such a long time. It might do some good for people to see a more united royal family than what is thought especially after what is to come."

She added those words quickly because she saw the king frowning, the frown did not last long when she gave her reasons.

King Raff snorted and he left it that, Sigrid was relieved that he had had reacted negatively to her suggestion. Whether he would take her up on it or not was left to see.

"You shall have your ball, but remember to keep things dignified, the face of the royal family cannot be pushed in the mud." The queen said.

She stood up, nodded at the king and left. The king dismissed them and they left the royal castle immediately. At the Vale, upon returning, Raff paused for a momentary talk with his knights, they would be the first to fall prey to the needed bachelors.

Sigrid meanwhile proceeded to have a talk with Cosmos.

"What happened after we left the royal castle?"

He was stealthy and invisible, everyday, he eavesdropped on the king and queen for her whenever he was not helping her with her business or sleeping in a corner somewhere.

"The king summoned his knights, he is planning to get in shape before the auction. Apparently, he wants to fetch more than his younger, appealing and more handsome sons.The queen heard about it and I believe that I saw disgust on her face. She said something about an old thing that thought it was still in its prime."

He laughed, amused by both the king and queen.

"What is Emmah up to?" she asked.

"Do you still need me for that?" he arched his eyebrows up and scoffed. He knew her system had leveled up, she could peek into Emmah’s mind.

"She has a lucky halo, I don’t know how strong it is, maybe it can obstruct me. It’s better for me to keep every road open if I am to survive. After the humiliation she suffered at the hands of Mrs. Bumblebert and being thrown out by Mrs. Elsworth, she must be pretty sour."

Cosmos smirked, "Guess who she went in search of?"

"Benjamin, our dear male lead?" she asked.

"No." Cosmos shook his head, "Prime minister Windrider, she gave him a luminite stone like the one you gave the king."

Sigrid put her hands together, deep in thought. In the original story, Emmah found the luminite mine much later and she took it to the Ye’s not the Windrider’s. Of course, as things changed because of her actions, Sigrid expected the halo to counter. Had Emmah picked up the luminite stone from somewhere or had someone else given it to her?

It was impossible for her to have found the mine, she had been stuck inside the city, feigning sickness.

"System, where did Emmah find the luminite?"

She bade Cosmos a goodnight and walked to the bedroom while keeping her eyes on the system screen.

"Host, the system is updating to match the current plot, you will have answers soon, in the morning hours precisely."

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Mauve was already in the bedroom which had been assigned to her, Mrs. Elsworth was with her as well as two maids that were changing Mauve out of the clothes.

"How was your first experience as the crown princess’s lady-in-waiting?" Mrs. Elsworth asked her.

Mauve raised her hands, her facial expression could only be described with one word; giddy.

"It is my first day on the job and already I have seen the king in his night robe and slippers on his feet. I don’t know if I should be privileged or afraid, it was so intense." She spoke with excitement in her tone. "It is a command," she mimicked the king. "Did you see that? Even when dressed like a commoner, the king’s authority is unmatched."

Mrs. Elsworth nodded. "It is, but now you should be thinking about how you are going to assist the crown princess in her duties like planning this bachelor auction ball.

Now that the king and queen have approved and also applied pressure on it to be outstanding, you must find a way to help the crown princess achieve that goal."

Mauve nodded and pinned her curious eyes to the governess. "You did not tell me that you were on first name basis with the queen, Mrs. Elsworth, you are a woman of many secrets. How does she know you so well?"

Mrs. Elsworth dismissed the two maids and flicked Mauve’s forehead. As the young woman was wincing, she snapped her fingers to bring her back on track. "You are asking the wrong questions, you should be asking, what can bed done for the ball to be outstanding."

"Good snacks." Mauve shrugged. "I can plan the menu, we have a few days so I can prepare foods based on my ideas and recipes that I have never tried before.

The ball is supposed to be fun so the snacks must be fun themed snacks. I can make rosewater sponge cakes shaped like knights. Queen’s delight orange tarts, king’s aura shortbread cookies, gentle clotted cream scones."

The more her imagination opened up, the more she pictured a buffet of her pastries alongside the best wines and fruit platters.

"I think we can do this as long as the mage estate is willing to lend a hand." she said confidently. Suddenly, she recalled the words of the king and she frowned. "Mrs. Elsworth, what do you think is going to happen in the days before the ball?"

Mrs. Elsworth’s face darkened, she had spent enough time in the royal castle to know that something was brewing in the air, something the king wanted to distract people from using Sigrid’s ball.

"Nothing good." she whispered.