The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 164

The king loves to spend time with the queen since he could loosen himself a bit whenever he is with her. Also, spending time at the queen’s favorite garden means they were alone and both of their servants were standing outside the entry gate.

“They said they have to spend a few more days in Patar before heading back to the palace.” The king nonchalantly replied after sipping his hot chamomile tea.

“But they’ve been away for more than a week now. Haven’t they found the princess yet?”

“They already have the princess in their custody but she doesn’t want to come to the palace so soon. They said she wanted to roam around the area for a few more days.”

“Does king Mechizedeck knew about his daughter already?”

“Yeah. I sent a message to him the other day to let him know that his daughter is safe now. I’m still waiting for his response though.”

“That’s a relief then.” The queen released a sigh.

She was happy to know that another burden was lifted from the king’s shoulder since nowadays, he looked so stressed. He should be retiring now and pass his crown to his rightful heir, however, the candidates don’t seem reliable. He wanted a good and wise king to reign over the kingdom but looking at his sons now gives him a headache.

Not that they aren’t prepared but they are lacking a very important requirement to become a good king— the heart to truly serve the people in the kingdom of Allen.

If only the crown prince is alive then king Edward would not be having a hard time giving up the throne.

“By the way, I will be travelling to the east border to meet the commander of the royal army. I will be out of the palace for a week. Please take good care of yourself until then.” He touched the queen’s hand and stared at her eyes filled with worry.

“How many times have I told you my king that you should not worry about me.” She gave an ȧssuring smile. “But please be careful always.”

“I will.” The king smiled before saying goodbye to the queen.

As soon as the king left, the queen immediately called her male spy servant to report all the details he gathered outside the palace. The spy was supposed to tell the queen about his findings but he was cut off when the king visited the queen unannounced.

By all means, the king should not discover what the queen is doing in secret.

“My queen, I’m afraid but your hunch about the opposition group isn’t entirely wrong.” The male spy servant reported.

“What do you mean?” Her face was obviously in confusion.

“They were indeed planning something on the king’s birthday.”

“Please give me more details.” The queen straightened herself giving the servant the cue that she’s all ears towards him.

“I’m sorry but I’m afraid I wasn’t able to get the complete details because the servant who were eavesdropping that time was caught. He didn’t hear anything except the plan to mess the king’s birthday celebration.”

The queen sighed. Just as what they did during the opening and closing ceremony of the new moon festival… they tried to sabotage it by not attending the ceremony! Only the king and his family including a few officials attended, but most of the royal official’s chair were emptied!

It was a sore in the eyes and their intentions were out in the open during that time!

“Please find out more.” The queen isn’t using a commanding tone rather a beseeching one. Her eyes were pleading.

“I definitely will, my queen.” The servant replied before leaving the place. The queen was serious about the task she entrusted him and he doesn’t want to disappoint her so he left the queen and set off once again.

“Shadrach, what exactly are you planning right now? Is it to harm his majesty once again?” She clenched her teeth when she remembered a certain event before. If only she has the power to remove that old man from the palace….

MEANWHILE, AT THE GUESTHOUSE….

“Sick? Your brother is sick?” Sargon buŧŧed in when he heard the prince said that his brother, prince Rohann couldn’t make it since he is not feeling well right now. “Wait, I’ll call Shenna to take good care of him today. She can accompany the physician to come and check him too so please wait for me for a few seconds.”

“Thank you, Mister Sargon.” Prince Zyrie replied innocently since he never thought Prince Rohann would lie about his sickness.

After a few more minutes, they saw Sargon walking towards them. “Everything is set now. Let’s go.” He was smiling from ear to ear. Was he that excited to go on a picnic?

**HOWEVER, unknown to everyone, Sargon knew that prince Rohann was faking his sickness so he told Shenna to watch over him, making sure he won’t ever leave the guesthouse.

“Do everything you can to watch over prince Rohann. I have a bad feeling about him.” Sargon informed the woman.

“What do you mean? I thought his brother said he was sick. Do you want me to call the physician?” Shenna innocently asked.

“Yes, call the physician and checked if the prince is really sick. And also, don’t ever lose sight of him. Follow him wherever he goes.”

Shenna looked at his creased forehead. Looked like Sargon is suspecting the young prince of who knows why.

“Yes, master.” She didn’t ask further.

Sargon’s wrinkled forehead already tells her that he could smell something fishy on the prince.

“Mister Sargon, are you coming or not?” Asher tapped the man who was in dazed for a few minutes.

“I am!” He yelped in surprise but followed the young man after.

Prince Zyrie made sure to accompany princess Laura and aided her as they trekked the hill while Liam ȧssisted Diana by patiently matching her slow steps.

Diana declined the thought of using the horses to go up the hill since she believed that it will defeat the purpose of going on a hike in group. Although they are missing a few people but the fact that they are with some still made her happy.

“By the way, where did Asher go?” Diana asked the man beside her.

“He couldn’t join the picnic since he has an appointment at the city today. He wanted me to tell you he was sorry for not joining us.” He smiled.

“Is he meeting the others?” She asked not because she didn’t know but she wanted to check on something.

“I… I don’t know… Maybe.” He faked a smile and looked away.

He may have looked away to avoid the woman’s scrutinizing eyes, but Diana knew he was lying, if not, then he may be trying to cover up their usual work. Still, he is keeping her at bay just like before!

She couldn’t help but frown after. It made her sad that Liam is still stiffed when it comes to the team’s missions.

‘Looks like you really don’t trust me… until now.’ She wanted to voiced it out but she can’t do anything but hold it inside her head.

She was abnormally silent until they reached the beautiful flower garden. However, princess Laura’s happiness and excitement was contagious that even Diana cheered up upon seeing her gawked in at the scenery before her.

“Oh my! Liam! Diana! I love it!” She shouted in joy before inspecting the surrounding. It was indeed beautiful and…. Relaxing! She closed her eyes and inhaled an amount of air, held her breath for a few seconds before letting it go.

She did it thrice before she went back to where the others are. The guys were laying the picnic mat while Diana and princess Laura watched from a distance.

“Look at those two gentlemen. If I didn’t know you guys, then I’ll probably think your husbands are pampering you too much.” The two women searched where the voice came from.

“Mister Sargon, are you sure you are a part of the picnic group?” Princess Laura joked.

“I’m sure I am. It’s just that my presence is not being noticed because of your existence.” He jokingly gritted his teeth.

“Ha-ha!” The women chuckled in unison.

After fixing everything. The princess thought of possible things to do for the whole day when she finally heard the sound of falling water.

Waterfall! Her eyes widened in excitement but frowned after as soon as she remembered Diana. She then glanced at the princess and her eyes tells her that the princess wanted to go to the falls.

Diana smiled genuinely and gave the princess a nod to say it’s okay to go the falls without her.

Getting Diana’s permission made her jumped in joy. And as soon as she received her consent, the princess rushed into the woods in search of the waterfall.

And Prince Zyrie couldn’t help but follow the feisty lady.

“I also wanted to see what’s on the other side.” Sargon smiled meaningfully before following the two.

“How I wish I could go but it will only remind of my fall.” She unknowingly sighed in disappointment. However, after a few seconds, she realized her statement and immediately glanced at the man whose been staring at her intently.

“What did you just say?” Liam held a scrutinizing gaze and that alarmed the woman greatly.