"Colin, do you think it is appropriate for me to wear this to the palace banquet later?"
After changing her clothes, Vera gracefully walked to her husband's side and asked in a delicate voice.
Colin's eyes lit up immediately.
Vera chose a black-toned strapless dress with black silk stockings and silver stilettos, which set off her snow-white skin, making her look mysterious, noble, sexy and elegant.
"You will definitely be the center of attention at the banquet, my dear!"
Vera was overjoyed when she heard her lover's compliment. She blushed as she placed her hand on Colin's shoulder and gently pushed him onto the sofa before she gave him a long and affectionate kiss.
After a while, Vera lay on Colin's chest and enjoyed her lover's caress.
Colin drew circles on Vera's back as he asked, "When do you think His Majesty will meet you?"
Vera squinted her eyes comfortably like a lazy kitten and said in a daze, "I should be able to see His Majesty at the banquet tonight."
Colin chuckled and shook his head before he said, "I think that His Majesty will still not show up at the banquet tonight."
"Why?" Vera opened her eyes, her gaze still a little blurred.
"My intuition." Colin replied in a slightly dignified tone. "I am afraid that this trip to Imperial Dragon City will not go as smoothly as I expected."
"Alright, don't think too much about it. Let me help you change your clothes, okay? "Vera tried to persuade him.
"Beautiful lady, it's my pleasure!" Colin stopped thinking about it and got up from the sofa with Vera in his arms.
"Then you have to listen to my instructions and don't rush me!"
"I just don't want to be late …"
"If you behave yourself, we will not be late."
It took the both of them more than two hours to get ready.
At this time, Vera's face was red and she was panting. It seemed that helping Colin choose his clothes was indeed a big project.
Then, the two of them boarded the carriage that was already waiting outside the palace and headed towards the Palace of Phoenix.
Crystal candlesticks and chandeliers had already been lit up in the magnificent banquet hall. Hundreds of nobles from the imperial capital had gathered together, and it was extremely lively.
Just as Colin had expected, Emperor Reinhardt didn't show up. The banquet was hosted by Empress Mydella.
Perhaps it was because Vera was still not one of the Dukes Of The North, so the standard of this welcome banquet was not considered top-notch. The only person who really attended the banquet was Empress Medella.
The Emperor, Prince Lexi, the Prime Minister of the Empire, and the five senators of the Senate were not present.
Colin knew that one of the five senators in the Senate was from the House of Saint Hilde. In terms of seniority, he was Vera's granduncle. However, he did not expect that even he would not be present at the welcome banquet.
Hehe, how interesting.
After a round of toasts, the grand welcoming banquet officially began.
Colin no longer cared about the current situation in the imperial capital. At this time, he focused on eating the delicious food on the table.
He was not familiar with these people who stood at the top of the empire. Scholar Dwayne had gone to visit the Prime Minister of the Empire. Colin was going to wait for him to come back and discuss the current situation with him.
The lemon-steamed sea bass tasted very good, the pan-fried giant rhinoceros ribs were very chewy, the creamy lettuce was fresh and delicious, and the champagne was very intoxicating.
Except for the deer blood wine, Colin was very satisfied with the banquet. It seemed that the palace chef was really good.
When the candles in the crystal candlesticks were about to burn out, Empress Mydella announced the end of the banquet. The guests returned to their respective lounges and asked the palace servants to clean up the tableware, change the candles, lay the carpet, and decorate the ball.
After everything was ready, the guests returned to the hall.
A melodious melody sounded and the ball officially began.
Colin held Vera in his arms for the first dance, and then he planned to invite Empress Mydella.
He wanted to express his gratitude to her for preparing this welcome banquet, and also wanted to take this opportunity to test the attitude of the emperor.
However, what Colin didn't expect was that someone would actually interfere.
"Viscount Angley, may I invite you for the next dance?"
Princess Judy stood in front of Colin. She was wearing a snow-white dress with flower petals and a princess laurel crown on her head. Her milky white face was flushed red.
"Of course, it would be my pleasure!" Colin responded politely.
Refusing a lady's invitation to dance was not something a gentleman should do, let alone a young lady.
Colin held Judy's little hand and stepped onto the red carpet dance floor. The melodious harp played a lively movement.
Princess Judy was about eleven years old and was about 1.4 meters tall. She looked slender and elegant, but Colin still had to bend his knees to cooperate with her to put on a court dance stance.
"Viscount Angley, Brother Harrison told me that you are very good at telling stories." Princess Judy whispered in Colin's ear.
Colin guided the little girl to spin slowly on the dance floor. Hearing this, he smiled faintly and said, "Prince Harrison, you flatter me."
At the same time, he was a little puzzled.
Because from Prince Harrison's reaction when he saw Colin earlier, Colin should have left a big psychological scar on him. Why would he praise him for being good at telling stories?
While he was thinking, Colin suddenly felt a weight on his foot, and then he heard Princess Judy's apology.
"Ah, sorry, Viscount Angley, I accidentally stepped on you."
"It's okay." Colin smiled and did not mind.
"Can you tell me a story when you have time?" Princess Judy said coquettishly.
"Uh … Actually, my stories are not suitable for children to listen to …"
Just as Colin was trying to evade, he felt another weight on his foot.
"Ah, sorry, Viscount Angley, I stepped on you again!"
Colin lowered his head and saw an apologetic and innocent face.
However, Colin did not think that she did it unintentionally.
"Your Highness, your court dance still needs more practice."
"Yes. Why don't you teach me? "
"Your Highness, you think too highly of me. I don't have the qualifications to be your dance teacher."
"Viscount Angley, you are too polite. I feel that you dance better than my current dance teacher …"
While speaking, Princess Judy almost 'accidentally' stepped on Colin a few times, but Colin dodged without leaving a trace.
With Colin's reflexes and speed as a fifth step knight, it was easy for him to dodge a little girl's step.
However, Princess Judy was very persistent. Under her skirt, her crystal shoes kept poking out, as if she would not give up until she stepped on him.
Her expression was sometimes annoyed, sometimes angry, sometimes gnashing her teeth. She completely threw away her cute and obedient disguise, revealing her mischievous nature.
Colin smiled and did not say anything, elegantly dodging Princess Judy's step.
At the same time, he did not forget to tease her: "Your Highness, your rhythm is messed up."
"Hmph!"
Princess Judy ignored Colin and continued to focus on her task of stepping on his feet.
This time, the dance became stuttering and there was no elegance to it. The surrounding audience also saw the clues and smiled. Obviously, they had some understanding of Princess Judy's temper.
Seeing that she could not step on Colin, Princess Judy was so anxious that she was about to cry. Her pitiful appearance made people feel sorry for her.
However, Colin would not be fooled. He guessed that this little girl was most likely acting.
As if seeing that Colin was not fooled, Princess Judy rolled her eyes and suddenly said: "Viscount Angley, do you know why father did not attend the banquet?"
Colin's eyes narrowed and asked curiously: "Why?"
However, Princess Judy smiled proudly and did not answer.
Colin understood and could only sigh. He no longer dodged and allowed Princess Judy to ruthlessly step on his foot.
The little girl suddenly smiled, as if she had won a great victory.
She used all her strength to step on Colin's feet and said softly: "Because father is sick."
"Sick?" Colin's heart skipped a beat. He was about to continue asking when the music stopped.
Princess Judy raised her small head, gathered her skirt, curtsied to Colin and then walked away.
Seeing that she was running in the direction of Prince Harrison, she was probably going to show off to her brother.
Colin shook his head with a smile. Then, he saw Empress Mydella walk over.
She was wearing a palatial purple low-cut corset dress, revealing her round shoulders and large snow-white breasts. The exquisite tailoring outlined the perfect curves of her body. Her long golden hair was tied up in a noblewoman's bun, and her slender waist swayed as she walked. She was graceful, dignified, and charming, and made Colin fall into a daze for a moment.
"Sorry, Viscount Angley, Judy is a little naughty."
Colin smiled and said, "Not at all, Her Highness is very cute."
The music started again. Empress Mydella smiled and reached out her left hand.
Colin hurriedly went forward and hugged the Empress' slender waist, swaying to the music.
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