Edward: [ So, how members are there in your family? ] Edward asked Spring he sat in his study chair while gesturing Spring to sit in the other chair.
Spring: [ Well there are total 8 members excluding me in the family, grandfather and grandmother, father, mother and little sister who is 13 year old now and then my uncle, aunt and their son who is 17 now.] Spring said while politely declining the offer to sit down and kept standing.
Edward: [ So what are your family doing now, how is their financial conditions? ] seeing the still standing he let her be and continue asking questions
Spring: [ Before i came here father and grandfather used to farm and my uncle used to mine. But after that father used the money he got from the palace to settle off the debts and used the remaining to start a tailoring business. Mother had talent in tailoring so they started to buy the animal skins and started making clothes after the starting success my grandmother and aunt to started helping my mother. Grandfather and father stayed at the shop to sell the clothes and buy the skins from the hunters. And my Uncle went to talk with the hunters or mercenaries who hunt the animals and beast around the forest and mountains. Although the shop isn't that famous as other shops, but due its low prices they are well know among the commoners, So family doing well now. ] Although after being sold to the palace, she doesn't have anything to do with the family, Edward was able to tell that she is happy for their success through her speech.
Edward: [ Now during the invasion your family might have gone to defend the walls, now that it is stopped don't you want to see your family? ] Edward asked his main doubt to her.
Spring: [ Well your highness although i want to see them, since they will gather near the palace later anyway then i might as well meet them then. ] Seeing the serious look of Edward, Spring replied to him after being silent for sometime truthfully.
Edward: [ Well i'm glad for your truthfulness. Later you can meet them. ] He turned his face other side before saying this.
Hearing Edward's reply Spring sighed in relief as she was able to pass the small test given by Edward. Yes it was a test, Edward wanted to know whether she cared about her family or not and whether she will speak truthfully about her feelings or not with him.
Edward: [ Spring after meeting your parents tell them that i want to meet them and want to offer a business plan. ] Without turning back he said to her.
Spring: [ Yes, your Highness i will tell them that, and they will be happy to cooperate and work with you. ] Spring was shocked hearing that Edward wanted to meet her family, although she wanted to know the reason for this but she calmed down replied quickly.
After that Edward started to write and draw somethings on the animal skin, seeing that Spring too became silent ans stepped a step back and waited there for Edward's call. After some time Summer and Winter returned after informing everyone about Edward's Orders. Spring gestured them to remain silent, seeing Edward busy doing hi work they to went to stand beside Spring and wait for further instructions. As soon as the entered Edward was able to guess it was them so he asked them.
Edward: [ Did you two inform everyone? ] Without turning around he asked them.
Summer: [ Yes your highness we informed everyone, his majesty and your grandfather asked me to tell you that they too want to have chat with you. Your highness what is this meeting about why gather everyone? ] she immediately replied and asked her thoughts out straight forwardly.
Spring: [ Summer how can you ask questions to his highness it is rude and against the rules.] Spring quickly scolded her.
Edward: [ Its alright. I like her straight forwardness anyway ] Edward waved his hand telling Spring to stand down then he turned around and looked at Summer who was showing her tongue to Spring in cute way. Then he laughed seeing ever gentle and calm Spring turning red due to her anger towards Summer.