Just when the sun was at its highest point, the Uttara Kingdom's entourage arrived at an open area with a surface of thick and green grass. They stopped at the bank of a very calm lake and the water was very clear.
While some male Parias arrange and spread the carpet for the royal family to sit, some other Parias—especially the women—do something by the lakeside. Also, the royal soldiers give their horses a chance to quench their thirst with the clear lake water.
Lakshmi and several other palace ladies serve the royal family. Providing soft cushions for them to sit on, making sure their food and drinks are served well, and everything else to please the royal family.
Meanwhile, Aryan could only peek at the people's activities from inside the carriage. Through the gap in the carriage window, he looked for Lakshmi. After seeing that figure, then the boy could smile a little.
Seeing the joy of the royal family, actually made Aryan miss his father and mother.