Book 14: Chapter 50
The Imperial Palace in the North was Freya’s pride. It maintained the unique characteristics of anthropoid architecture, while adopting the unique things that gave humanity and elves their unique identities. The star at the highest point shone light down on the people before the sun did. However, if the massive statue of Troy made from gold and inlaid diamonds was to be created, then that structure would probably be the pride of the North. With that said, it would only be their pride if it didn’t impact their lives, for it required massive amounts of manpower and funds. The enormous structure would only be an extremely heavy burden for the North at the time.
Ying was blown away when she saw the Imperial Palace. She wasn’t too interested in anything and seldom revealed any emotions on her face, yet she was so stunned that her mouth was slightly open as she admired the grandeur palace. She had never seen such a sturdy and grandeur structure before. She had no concept of things related, but she had to praise the structure in her sight. She really wanted to bring Xia over to see it, because there was no way she could describe its magnificence to Xia.
The guards approached Ying respectfully and saluted her before speaking: “Miss Ying, please head in. Princess Freya is waiting for you.”
Ying nodded. The two guards pulled open the main doors of the Imperial Palace and welcomed her inside. While the majority of the guards had never met her, there was a rumour going around that Ying had an ambiguous relationship with His Majesty, so the guards were cautious. They were careful when they stepped into the palace grounds, but all of the guards treated her as though she was the most esteemed guest, showing her their utmost sincerity and etiquette.
The guards looked at Ying, who had a different air about her. Ying brushed her long black hair, and then walked to the palace with her held high and chest up. The scent she had on her spiced up the clear air. Her elegant, charming face and body had the guards making double takes. Nier had warned them many times before that they couldn’t let a woman’s beauty charm them, but they couldn’t overcome their instincts as men, subsequently raising their heads every now and then.
The guards watched the beautiful Ying enter the Imperial Palace. They didn’t know what she was doing, but they were all certain of the authenticity of the rumour. If such a pretty woman entered the Imperial Palace, she had to be His Majesty’s mistress. His Majesty had lots of women around him. Stories of heroes and beauties coming together were hot topics with the guards and maids, nonetheless. The people didn’t mind His Majesty’s private life, either.
“Uhm, it appears that we have one more in the Harem now. We’ll be calling Miss Ying, Princess in the future,” thought the guards.
Freya looked at Nara, who was in front of her and obviously somewhat angry. She hopelessly sighed and placed her pen down. In a soft tone, she beseeched, “I am very sorry, Miss Nara. I sincerely apologise. To be frank, we cannot immediately repay the money, gold and treasures we loaned from you… and we have no means of collecting enough to pay you back in a short timeframe. The reason is that we are currently in a tight spot financially…”
“Miss Freya, you have already repeated that in your letter countless times.”