After resting overnight in a specially arranged hotel, the team set off again the next morning.
The kingdom's soldiers and escorts pushed back the curious people who came around, protecting the two carriages on the left and right.
Liliana rode in one, with Xiao Yue taking care of her. Leonhardt rode in another car with Ellens.
The reason for this arrangement is that although the imperial princess is visiting in person, she still represents the head of a country. Ellens was only an important minister of the kingdom, and he was not qualified to talk directly to the princess of the empire. At most, he could only greet her. There is a gap in identity between the two, so naturally they cannot ride in the same carriage under such circumstances.
The king of the kingdom did not come by himself or asked the prince or princess to come. In fact, it was almost a rule.
When the master of the empire visits foreign countries, it is impossible for the king to greet him personally in every country he visits. Normally, the king is the core of a country and cannot easily get out of the palace.
Unless it is a small country, the king has few things to do and does not spend much time coming and going.
Therefore, when the empire visits foreign countries, it is generally accepted by default that people whose actual status or reputation is second only to the king will come to greet them. Of course, this is not absolute and will depend on the country you visit.
However, judging from the importance that many existing countries attach to the empire, there is no doubt that the person responsible for reception must play an important role in their system.
That's why Leonhardt spoke so politely when he saw Ellens yesterday.
The difference in status is the main reason, and the other reason is Liliana's physical condition. Although she rested for a night, she had not fully recovered and her head was still dizzy.
In that carriage, which was obviously several sizes larger than the one next to it, with a gorgeous appearance and exquisite interior decoration, Liliana was still lying in Xiaoyue's arms just like she was at sea. His eyes were half-squinted, his lips were a little dry, but his energy was much better than yesterday.
"It's so noisy outside." Liliana complained.
Although the escorting troops drove away the spectators so as not to block the way forward, they were at the dock after all, and there was a sea of people. The kingdom's trade is booming, and there are people from all countries on the docks. Even the local sheriff couldn't keep everyone quiet at the moment.
The noisy and unclear discussion flooded into her ears, and Liliana's eyelids kept trembling. If it wasn't for the sake of maintaining the manners of the imperial royal family, she would definitely lift the curtain and scold them!
The princess, who was feeling unwell, continued to be emotionally irritable.
Xiaoyue took out a glass bottle filled with honey water and moistened Liliana's dry lips.
"The people of the Kingdom are quite enthusiastic. They believe that after the Empire and the Kingdom establish diplomatic relations, the two countries will definitely develop further." Xiaoyue glanced out the car window, straightened Liliana's messed up clothes, and said in a light voice "There are many people from other countries around who also agree with this view."
The rapid development of the empire was watched by everyone and was greedy for it. Many countries dreamed of establishing diplomatic relations with the empire to promote their own development.
The kingdom stands at the top of the pyramid at the cultural level. Affected by its geographical environment, it also has natural advantages in trade.
If the two countries successfully establish diplomatic relations, it will indeed be called a strong alliance, and many people have great expectations for this.
"Hmph, who knows what this visit will be like. Maybe as soon as we enter the royal capital, the other party will close the city gate and a bunch of swordsmen will jump out." Liliana muttered, with a twinkle in her eyes unconsciously. expect.
She grew up hearing and watching her brother's legendary experiences, especially the story of Lecco's first foreign visit, which she repeated many times.
She was very young at that time and had just learned to speak. The palace maid heard that Leko was trapped and cried loudly when she couldn't come back. The first thing Leko did when he returned to the palace was to comfort her and Leonhardt, who was also in tears. He changed his clothes on the way.
When Liliana heard about this incident after she became sensible, her heart was filled with admiration and yearning for Brother Wang to be able to save the day from danger.
Facing the possible threats from foreign visits, Liliana not only does not feel afraid, but also wants to repeat the same story as her royal brother.
"Your Highness, you must not speak nonsense. You represent the empire now, and you must not be wrong in anything you say or do." Xiaoyue interrupted Liliana's trance, and her tone was a bit stern, "Also, have you forgotten what His Highness Leko said?"
Never allow a second initiative to start a war!
This was the iron rule set by Regent Lecco in front of all the nobles in the meeting hall after clearing away the chaos.
There is consternation, dissatisfaction, and doubts...
It is not known why the regent suddenly stopped the expansion of the empire when it was at its peak, so a series of problems arose.
However, since then, some of the most prestigious nobles and celebrities in the empire have become more and more loyal to the regent, making dissatisfied and skeptical people aware of something, and they feel dazzled and unbelievable. Later, as the empire did not weaken after the armistice, but became stronger and stronger, a series of negative emotions were all transformed into worship and admiration.
It was also at this time that the empire became more and more unified.
Someone suggested that the iron rule should be engraved in the most conspicuous place in the meeting hall, but the regent refused and said jokingly:
"Just keep it in your heart."
Nowadays, although the Imperial people will regard the miraculous achievements in the past as an honor, they will never think of launching a war - out of respect for the regent.
Liliana's delusion is just a child's yearning for the storyline. But because of her identity, it is wrong to have such delusions!
Xiaoyue's sudden harshness made Liliana shrink her neck and laugh angrily: "Of course I remember! Of course I remember! Xiaoyue, don't be angry, I admit my mistake."
"Xiao Yue is not angry, but as your personal maid, I have the responsibility to remind you." Xiao Yue's expression has not changed, it has always been that calm and elegant look.
Her words did not reassure Liliana.
Liliana rolled her eyes and said: "Speaking of which, although I knew that Wang... An and the others had also come to the kingdom, I didn't expect to be invited by the royal family to participate in the reception banquet. It can really be said to be fate!"
Last night, when Leonhardt was telling them about this, the weak Liliana jumped up because she was too excited, and almost fainted, causing Leonhardt to be kicked out of the room by Xiaoyue.
Liliana went to bed after that and had no energy to mention the matter again.
Now that I think about it, joy comes to me unconsciously.
Liliana stood up and straightened her clothes, turned around and sat down, looking at Xiao Yue with a smile on her face.
Looking at the beaming Liliana, Xiao Yue unconsciously spoke with a bit more warmth: "Such a coincidence can indeed be called fate."
"Right, right!" Thinking of last night's scene, Liliana laughed, "Do you remember how Lian looked yesterday? He was so excited that he almost crushed the mask in his hand!"
Xiaoyue smiled, but did not make any further comments.
Liliana suddenly remembered something, a malicious smile appeared on her lips, and she whispered to Xiaoyue: "I suspect that he is so excited, not because he wants to see the troupe again, but because of one of them."
Aren’t you the same?
Xiaoyue said nothing, but Liliana could tell her thoughts from her unchanged expression.
Seeing that her meaning was not conveyed, Liliana patted the seat next to her: "No, it's a girl! She should even be a girl from the theater troupe who likes to perform!"
"...What are you talking about?" Xiaoyue paused for a short time before saying, with a bit more inquiry and joy in her tone.
When the troupe was in the imperial capital, Xiaoyue took care of them for a while, but Leonhardt was basically not there at that time, so she didn't notice it at all.
"That's the girl with green hair who often plays with An!"
"You mean, Miss Miku?"
"Uh, you know her name! Yes, that's her." Like other girls gossiping, Liliana clapped her hands happily.
Xiaoyue quickly calmed down her emotions and said naturally: "Master Leonhardt is already of marriageable age, and having a girl he likes is not worthy of attention."
"But Miku and An have a very good relationship, you can see that!"
"..."
"It sounds like I'm a little jealous, Lian and An actually like the same girl." Liliana sighed deeply, as if the darling of the family was feeling sad that she was no longer the only little one.
Originally it was just a sigh, but the more I thought about it, the more uncomfortable I became.
The feeling of dizziness came back due to physical discomfort, and Liliana said unconsciously: "If she didn't exist..."
Before she finished speaking, Liliana suddenly woke up.
There was an unpleasant feeling in her heart. When she raised her head, Xiaoyue was indeed looking at her, but there was an inexplicable pressure on her quiet face.
"Your Highness?"
Liliana immediately begged for mercy: "I was wrong, I said that because I was so burned! If you don't believe me, just touch it. Is my forehead a little hot?"
She was talking nonsense and wanted to beg for mercy, but when she touched it, she felt a little warm.
Xiaoyue moved her position and held Liliana in her arms, allowing her to lean more comfortably: "...even if you are not feeling well, you should learn to control your emotions."
Yes, yes, strict old lady!
Liliana complained in her heart.
She was indeed a little jealous of the girl who was cared about by both her brother Wang and her twin brother, but not to the extent that she wanted her to disappear. Because she knew that the two brothers would get married sooner or later, and she herself would meet the person she liked one day.
Xiaoyue had already taught her these common sense in the world.
The words that came out of my mouth were just the irritability caused by the discomfort.
Humph, what's there to worry about between two stinky brothers? Sister Xiaoyue is the best!
Smelling the familiar aroma, Liliana relaxed unconsciously and fell asleep in Xiaoyue's arms.
