Deafening silence enveloped the courtyard of the Asral family mansion as the flustered Earl exchanged glances with his close acquaintances around him. Then after a while, he awkwardly smiled and responded, "As long as Your Highness is willing to eat, there is still plenty of food and wine left. I can tell the chefs to even make new dishes for you."
"That's not necessary," Owine Varence said as he dismissively waved his hand. "I received the invitation of your wife and come here for the feast. I should just enjoy whatever you prepared like the other guests."
Putting aside everything else that the Crown Prince said, Earl Asral was amazed by the fact that it was his wife who invited the Crown Prince. Confused and flustered, he turned around only to notice that his wife was already right behind him. Then the Countess stepped forward, faking an elegant smile.
