Chapter 69: Impossible task
"It’s a shame we have to part on this note, Your Highness." Duchess Fiona chimed slightly bowing to Abrielle. As Cedric said they were to indeed start making their departure for the capital immediately.
The Duke and Duchess of Danbury had to see the royal couple off before they departed. "It’s not your fault life is unpredictable. I pray the goddess gives you the strength to handle those two unfortunate incidents." Abrielle said on a tender note.
The duchess had a good image of Abrielle despite the rumours she was the treasured talentless daughter of the Nightshade family. "Those are kind words, Rudeus and I might be visiting the capital next year. Hopefully, by then, we have been able to handle the situation."
"I am sure you can, it was a pity I never got to have tea with you and the other Ladies maybe when you get to the capita,l we might have tea together." Abrielle chirped in, saying what she doesn’t mean in the least way.
"That’s a wonderful offer, I will be looking forward to it. " Fiona extended her gratitude. The ladies were busy having their chit-chat while the men seemed to be having a serious conversation. Abrielle could deduce it was about the recent incident from how grim their faces were.
"It’s truly a shame the hunt had to come to an abrupt end. Although I am sure his highness would have won and dedicated his win to you." Fiona said as the ladies’ eyes were on their husbands. Abrielle didn’t reply to that, it was very likely to be true if Cedric was invested in the hunt.
The peak of the hunt was when participants dedicated their winnings to their lovers or admirers. The person with the highest prey, which was most likely a lady, would be crowned the queen of the hunt. Ced,ric as her husb,and would have had no other choice than to dedicate his winnings to far.
"Maybe we might find out on another hunt," Abrielle replied, Cedric seemed to have finished his conservation with Rudeus and returned to her side. "Hope I didn’t keep you waiting for long," he chimed, placing a short kiss on one of her cheeks as his hand held her waist.
She was sick of his public display of affection, this was to Keep up the image they were a model couple. Fiona smiled at them thinking exactly what Cedric wanted her to. "Please have a safe journey," the Danbury couple bid them farewell at the entrance of the manor. Their carriage was already waiting for them ahead.