When Hutto and Kaito returned, dinner was almost over. If Bai hadn't told them that they arrived late, they might not even be able to eat hot food.
Shirley went to the kitchen to bring the dishes that had been left in the pot to keep them warm, and Bai set out the dishes on the dining table.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Seeing a group of young people either giving space, setting dishes, or greeting themselves, Hutto was very pleased: "It's just work, not hard work."
Kaito felt flattered, especially when Mei Ke helped him serve the rice, and his face turned red.
An and the others almost laughed out loud.
Mei Ke was also amused: "Why are you reacting so loudly? It's not like I haven't served you before."
Hairen hesitated and couldn't explain why, and finally covered his face and lowered his head to hide his face.
He wouldn't have noticed anything if it was just Meiko serving rice, but the problem was that everyone was looking at the two of them. Hutto's meal was placed in front of him early, which made their actions more conspicuous.
Being looked at by everyone with strange looks, Yi Hairen's thick skin couldn't bear it at all, especially after something had been exposed.
As the elder of everyone present, Hutto laughed kindly: "Eat quickly, don't wait until it gets cold and waste everyone's good intentions."
With Hutto's help, Hairen was relieved and hurriedly immersed himself in the meal.
Hutto ate slowly, answering Otoru's questions while eating.
"Uncle Hutto, have you seen the king today?" Otoru asked with his eyes wide open, "What does he look like?"
Speaking of which, we have been in the kingdom for several months and everyone in the theater troupe has been so busy that they have never seen what the king looks like.
An didn't care much. Most of the places the troupe went to before left after performing for two days. If you could see the leader, you could see him. If you couldn't, it didn't matter.
He just felt that Yinliu's question was a little strange.
Isn't Yinliu studying in the royal capital? Why doesn't she know about it? It's impossible that she hasn't seen him once in the few years he's been studying in the royal capital, right?
"When we were studying in the royal capital, we basically stayed in the academy and didn't go out much. Naturally, we couldn't come into contact with the King when he appeared. Although His Majesty the King has been to the academy a few times, we happened to go out every time. when."
This is what people often call no fate.
Listening to Jerry's explanation, An complained inwardly. He picked up a piece of fried shredded pork and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it slowly.
Well, it tastes pretty good.
Ann nodded.
This dish is entirely made by Miku. Although the meat and green peppers were not cut evenly, the taste and texture were still quite good.
Ann chewed and listened to what Hutto said.
"You may be the only ones in the capital who don't know what the king looks like." Hutto laughed, "But it's not polite to describe other people's appearance in private. You can go to the banquet and see for yourself."
"Can you tell me about the characteristics?" Yinliu almost said the word curiosity written on his face, "It's impossible for our King's appearance to make everyone miss him?"
Hairen choked while eating, and his face became a little strange.
Yinliu's words sounded disrespectful to others, but Hutto's tone only became a little harsher. He shook his head and said, "If someone in the aristocratic system hears your words, you will be held accountable."
While Hutto was speaking, Jerry had already hit Enru on the head with his fist.
Otoru stuck out her tongue.
Hutto's face relaxed, and his tone sounded more naughty: "Just be careful not to be heard."
"hey-hey!"
It felt like a father joking with his daughter, which made Neru laugh unconsciously.
"What are his characteristics...brown hair, blue eyes, three-dimensional facial features, he is a very handsome and dignified man." Hutto said to Enryu in a coaxing tone, "You may find it difficult to get in touch with you when you first meet, but His Majesty the King is a very fond of children, and he has put a lot of effort into the conservatory.”
"Huh? The King is also the leader of the academy?"
"Yes, he has the title of principal. But because of his busy schedule, he doesn't actually go to the college that often."
Jerry pinched his chin and said in surprise: "I didn't know this either! I always thought the principal was Mr. Ludwig."
"Although he is the vice-principal, he is actually no different from the principal. It's just that this generation of kings has intervened in the affairs of the college to a certain extent, and the title of principal has to be handed over."
"So that's it."
"Haha, it seems that you two were studying seriously when you were in the academy."
Jerry and Enliu, who had never cared about school history, lowered their heads in shame.
"Then, did the King show up today?" Yinliu asked stiffly.
Hutto did not embarrass her and said with a smile: "Of course you have to show up. Not just the king, but all the royal families in the kingdom must be present. You can't be perfunctory in receiving the king of the empire."
"All the royal family?! Doesn't that mean that the queen, all the princes, princesses and princes will be here? Isn't it too exaggerated?"
Affected by Hutto's words, the empire's influence became exaggerated in Yinliu's mind.
"Because we are facing Her Royal Highness Liliana." Hutto reminded, "After the regent came to power, several princes of the empire basically stopped participating in political affairs."
In addition, Leko is missing and Leonhardt's identity cannot be exposed. Now Liliana can be said to represent all the royal families in the empire.
"Ah?" Yinliu was a little confused.
"To put it simply, Liliana symbolizes all the royal families in the empire. The kingdom must treat them on an equal scale, otherwise, in the eyes of the empire, the kingdom looks down on them." Jerry explained.
"Oh!" Otoru clapped her hands and nodded confusedly, "I didn't expect Suzu to be so powerful!"
"...You still don't understand."
It's not that Liliana is powerful, but she is the only royal family that can influence political affairs in the empire, so she has a great influence in a symbolic sense.
Hearing Yinliu's name, Hutto's expression changed slightly: "Enliu, 'bell' refers to Her Royal Highness Liliana?"
"Yes. Ah, Ling is the pseudonym Liliana used when she first came into contact with us. She seemed to prefer us to call her by this name, and we gradually got used to it."
"Hmm... It seems that Your Highness Liliana is much easier to get along with than the rumors say." Hutto put the last dish and rice grains in the bowl into his mouth, chewed and swallowed, "I'm done eating."
Shirley stepped forward and gathered everyone's bowls and chopsticks.
"Did Xiaoxue have dinner?" Hutto turned around and asked.
"I have eaten with Miss Bai and the others before."
"That's good, you girl is too busy to eat." Heto said with a smile.
Shirley didn't answer, but moved a little faster.
Liuge, Yinliu, and Jerry followed Shirley to the kitchen to help wash the dishes. Meike, who also didn't go out to work or cook, stayed in the restaurant chatting shamelessly. An's eyes did not waver her in the slightest. It can be said to be in sharp contrast to the diligent Shirley.
Mei Ke's character has changed over time. Most of the time, her sister is such an unreliable image that she can't even explain it!
I really don’t know what she will do in the future...
Hairen shivered at An's pitiful eyes.
During the chat, Hutto suddenly said: "Speaking of which, I heard a rumor recently."
He said this unexpectedly, and everyone looked at him curiously.
"The kingdom seems to be interested in marrying the empire." Hutto said, taking a sip of tea.
"Marriage?" An thought of only one candidate for marriage, and frowned, "With the princess? But is there a suitable candidate in the kingdom?"
Although the kingdom is also very powerful, the hidden status of the empire is slightly higher than that of the kingdom. If you really want to pursue the marriage with the princess of the empire, the princes of the kingdom will be worse. It's impossible for the king to do it himself. At an age where he could barely be Liliana's grandfather, he would dare to use the knife if he dared to mention the empire.
This is not just a matter of status:
Based on An's understanding of Liliana, he didn't think she was a master who would have a peaceful marriage.
Once the kingdom reveals its relevant intentions, Liliana herself may start to cause trouble.
"It's just a rumor." Hutto pointed out, "It seems that some among the imperial nobles also hold this idea."
An understands.
It seems that the reception the day after tomorrow will be more difficult than imagined...
