Chapter 167
Usually, when a banquet was held, August would make a brief appearance, observe the nobles, and then leave. Occasionally, he would torment those he disliked as an added bonus. Originally, there was a custom for the Emperor and Empress to have the first dance at banquets, but after August’s ascension, such rules disappeared.
In fact, now that Liv had ascended to the position of Emperor, she didn’t need to mingle with the nobles as she had before. Her presence at the banquet was significant enough.
However, today was different. This was the first imperial banquet held since Liv’s ascension, and the nobles attended with gifts, grateful that the imperial palace’s banquet hall was open again. Indeed, one corner of the banquet hall was piled high with gifts they had brought. Since she needed to thank them for these gifts, it might not be bad to go down to the main hall as Greta suggested today...
"Let’s do that."
As Liv stood up, Emmett, who was sitting next to her, stared at her.
"Your Majesty, I’ll go with you."
"No, Grand Duke can stay there. Someone needs to guard the high seat."
Emmett’s face darkened slightly at the words that seemed to push him away. Liv noticed this but bit her lip and turned to go down to the main hall.
People bowed respectfully when they saw Liv come down. Meanwhile, some naturally approached Liv.
"Your Majesty, you look very beautiful today?"
The first to approach Liv and speak in a playful voice was Hayden. Dressed in formal noble attire, Hayden looked as elegant as if he had lived in high society all his life.
"Thank you, Lord Schulze. You also look very..."