20 GoE 20 Emperor Paddu Great Banquet
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For some reason, His Majesty Emperor Paddu looks like an ordinary man. With a warm, soothing gaze. With a smile that drowns. A handsome face that has slightly faded with age.
However, who would have thought that behind all that there was a monster figure. A person who wants unlimited power. Even His Majesty Emperor Paddu managed to manipulate his people with a good image. There is nothing bad about him that deserves to be blamed.
"The praise of His Majesty Emperor Paddu is very touching. I, Empress Lica can't help but thank you for that." Empress Lica replied with a tongue-in-cheek.
Just like before, etiquette that seemed old-fashioned would flow freely at His Majesty Emperor Paddu's grand banquet every time it was held. Like nonsense that becomes a custom or tradition.
Beside His Majesty, the Paddu Emperor sat Consort Weyya. The woman who for some time has always accompanied His Majesty the Paddu Emperor. Concubine Weyya managed to get rid of Empress Lica who should always be beside Emperor Paddu.
"That's right, His Majesty the Paddu Emperor. The dress that Empress Lica looked in was extremely beautiful and dazzling. Even if I wanted the same thing, the designer wouldn't necessarily be willing to make one for me." Concubine Weyya's comments made the atmosphere even hotter.
Unfortunately, Empress Lica didn't work with Concubine Weyya's tongue full of sweet words. Empress Lica already understood that Concubine Weyya had the upper hand. And to bother someone who was at the top was tiring.
Empress Lica had already entertained herself enough to be the center of attention at His Majesty's Imperial Banquet today. As for matters with Concubine Weyya, it can be done later.
"Why would you want something that Empress Lica has. Haven't you been quite satisfied as my companion the past few months?" Emperor Paddu replied reluctantly.
After all, His Majesty the Paddu Emperor was a family head who had to be the arbiter. Emperor Paddu did not want his wives to fight with each other let alone fight over trivial matters.
Concubine Weyya chuckled. Because that answer was what Concubine Weyya had been waiting for!
During this time, Consort Weyya was eager to get recognition from His Majesty Emperor Paddu in an official event like today. It was something more than a minor feat. Being the main consort for Emperor Paddu was something extraordinary.
"So true. It's no good that we're at odds over a simple dress like the one I'm wearing. Concubine Weyya was a beautiful and graceful woman. Then any dress will suit you very well." Empress Lica added chuckling slightly mockingly.
Inwardly, Concubine Weyya groaned in frustration. Consort Lica deliberately invites verbal warfare with her.
"Enough of you two. Instead of discussing dresses or something trivial like that, you better look at your kids. Where are Prince Hector and Prince Blaise?" Emperor Paddu hissed. His voice was low but very scary.
At that instant, Empress Lica and Consort Weyya's expressions were deathly pale. There was a fear that they could not hide when they saw Emperor Paddu speak like that. If it continues then there will be a death sentence that comes out of the mouth of His Majesty Emperor Paddu.
"Your Majesty the Paddu Emperor, I will ask one of the servants to summon Prince Blaise right now." Empress Lica said immediately. His goal was to make Emperor Paddu calm down.
"Your Majesty the Paddu Emperor, I will also summon Prince Hector right now." Concubine Weyya said immediately. It was clear that Consort Weyya did not want to be punished by Emperor Paddu.
"Very nice. Quickly bring the two boys here." Emperor Paddu said in a much calmer voice.
The two women on the right and left of Emperor Paddu breathed a sigh of relief. In the end, they realized that it was just a bluff.
The great banquet resumed. Meanwhile, the two maids of the two most influential women in the Solar Galactic Empire dashed towards Prince Hector's Palace. The other one moved swiftly to Prince Blaise's Palace.
Prince Blaise is the second son of Empress Lica. A prince who prefers to spend his time in the Great Solar Emperor Imperial Library in the Main Palace. The maids had to exert their strength to search for Prince Blaise among the piles of books and the jungle-like bookshelves.
"Prince Blaise, we finally found you." The waiter sighed in relief.
"What are you looking for me for?" asked Prince Blaise, displeased with the interruption of reading.
"Today His Majesty the Paddu Emperor asked Prince Blaise to come to the Grand Banquet right now." said the waiter.
This time it was Prince Blaise's turn to let out a long sigh. For a few seconds, Prince Blaise was silent. Then Prince Blaise stood up, leaving the books he had been holding scattered about.
"Good. But, never touch these books. Don't let anyone put it back on the shelves. I will return to continue my research." Prince Blaise said firmly.
"Okay, Prince. We don't dare to be so presumptuous." Replied one of the attendants guarding the Great Library nervously.
"Very nice," said Prince Blaise. Walked out of the Great Library with reluctant steps.
His eyes occasionally glanced at his seat earlier. Before actually leaving the Main Palace Great Library, Prince Blaise continued to frown. Scared the servants in his entourage.
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While Prince Hector is a hunter. The second son of Consort Weyya was practicing shooting at the Main Palace gym. It is located at the very end of all the buildings in the Main Palace.
Quite a strategic location if you want to avoid any event. And that's exactly what Prince Hector is doing. Prince Hector hated such formal events.
"Prince Hector must have hated such events so much that the Prince had purposely forgotten. Prince Hector prefers shooting practice to meet the Emperor." One of the waiters commented. While the vehicle they were riding continued to move towards the fitness center.
"You think so? Wasn't it because the Elder Prince had awakened from Concubine Weyya's magic influence?" added one of the other maids sitting in the back seat.
"You'd better shut up before the rumors spread." The servant squad leader snapped angrily.
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-TBC-
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