Most sort after bachelor

"But father, you should convince grandfather for me, you know I can't convince grandfather," Jane argued.

"You would have to convince me first, I can not convince father about this unless I convince myself," Robert replied. As a father that doted on his daughter, he would agree to all her request, but he knew that agreeing on this will only create problems for the family in the future. The zorander alone would not be enough to stand for William, beside their family will be divide once they found out about Agatha's son.

"Don't you want to become in-laws with the royal family?" Jane asked. She knew her father and grandfather care about profits when making friends or enemies.

'No, I would rather be the king's uncle,' Robert answered in his head. "I was the king's brother-in-law," he answered indifferently. Jane pouted her lips and acted hurt "but father I love him," Jane continues to argue.

"Does he love you?" Robert asked looking at his daughter. He felt sad to be unable to accept her request but he knew it was in her best interests. Prince William was an arrogant proud young man. He was nothing like his father, Spoiled rotten by his mother, and Robert knew that he would not last on the throne, even if he was the only son to the king. So Robert was sure that his daughter would not be happy if she got married to him. If he could he would have told them about the king's other son but he could trust neither his wife nor his daughter with such sensitive information.

When Jane saw that her father was being difficult she decides to shed some tears. she knew her father hates to see her cry but to her surprise, he did not change his mind.

"Jane, Joe is a capable young man, we all know that he is the most sort after bachelor in the kingdom. Even the king will be happy to have him as a son in law but like the custom of our family, you will not be forced into this marriage. I will give you seven days to change your mind. But know this, I will never support you marrying the prince."

"If you can manage to make him come to ask for your hand in marriage, then I would accept but I will not speak to the king on your behalf," Robert replied in a tone that left no room for argument.

Jane nodded her head and left her father's chamber.

...

Queen Regina's chamber.

My dear, I think it is time you are betrothed to get married, in other to avoid what happened to Ellen," Queen Regina said as she ran her hands through Ema's hair. Ema nodded her head obediently at her mother's words. She knew that her mother would only do that which was in her best interest.

"I am going to talk to you father about this, I was thinking of Joe Yancey," Queen Regina said. Ema nodded her head in agreement. She has had a crush on Joe, so hearing his name as her mother's choice made her happy. She immediately hugged her mother.

"I will be happy if Joe agrees to marry me," Ema said with a shy smile.

"Of course he would agree, there is no better match than you my dear, the queen replied with confidence. After all, Ellen has been the only stormbling block all the while now that she is out of the way nothing can hinder her doughter from getting the best.

Ema nodded her head in agreement with her mother, although she did not feel so confident about it. A few years back when she was much younger, she had gone into a fight with Danny, Joe's sister. At that time she was unaware of her feelings for Joe. In recent years she has tried to make peace but Danny has made her a permanent enemy.

She would have cared less but her friends told her that Joe loved his sister, so she was afraid that he might reject her if Danny objects Besides during the war, she noticed that lady Yancey did not like her mother. The annoying fact was that the woman did nothing to hide it.

Ema was not sure if her mother was unaware of this fact, or she just choose to ignore it. Either way, she trusted that her mother must have it all planned out. So she nodded her head without voicing out her thought.

"Mum when will you speak with father?" she decided to ask.

"I plan to tell him tomorrow, which is why I am informing you right now. Knowing your father, he will definitely ask for your opinion. If you want this plan to pull through you must act accordingly, Queen Regina said in a soft voice.

Queen Regina nodded her head satisfied at Ema's response. She knew that her son will need the support of the Royal council if he would seat on his father's throne. It was also necessary to have the majority of the noble family on his side. Yancey was one of the most reputable families in the kingdom, so having Ema marry the hair of the family was a way to secure, their support.

Ema left her mother's room shortly after their discussion. She was feeling very excited, after all, she knew of many young ladies who wanted to marry Joe. In fact, she heard that some families have offered a marriage proposal and the Yancey family rejected them.

She was smiling so brightly that she did not notice the maid walking towards her. The said maid was also a bit absent-minded, but when she noticed the princess, she moved out of her way, but Ema choose that same moment to move, so they bump into each other.

"I am sorry," the maid apologizes, even if it was totally Ema's fault that they bump into each other. But Ema was not in the position to listen since the maid just ruined her mood. So the reply the maid got was a resounding slap on her chick.

"Watch where you are going," Ema snapped at the maid. The maid bowed her head and nodded, before leaving the place without saying a word.

King George was on his way back to his chambers and he was surprised to witness this. He thought he had raised lovely children but it seems he was wrong about them, the way he was wrong about their mother.

He would not have mind his daughter hitting a maid if she was in the wrong, but having her behave in such a way even when she was wrong did not speak well of her.

As Royalty, they were expected to be nice and fair to every member of the kingdom. King George shook his head helplessly as he walked into his chambers without been seen by Ema.