Chapter 95 - Whispers in the Halls

As the days counted down to the grand coronation, the palace was abuzz with a flurry of activities. Each corner echoed with the sounds of carpenters hammering, maids arranging, and servants bustling about. I observed the preparations with a mixture of happiness and contemplation. The grandeur of the event was not lost on me, but my thoughts were often occupied by the responsibility that now rested heavily on my shoulders. After this everything will turn official and the whole empire will look towards me for all the dealings of our kingdom. Up until now I had my father as the face of the empire and that had given me valuable time to focus on rebuilding the kingdom while not being worried about the outside world.