The sisters stood still, watching the guard disappear quickly.
The younger sister could not help but tug at her sister's sleeve, whispering, "Sister, can we really rescue our parents this way?"
The older sister whispered a reprimand, "Don't talk! We wait until we see our parents, and then discuss!"
When the news passed through the ranks of the guards and the Crown Prince finally agreed to let them see their parents, it was already six hours later.
The sisters were starving in the carriage, but they dared not leave, nor did they dare to speak, or eat the delicious pastries on the table without permission. As hunger gnawed at them, they were already on tenterhooks when the royal guard finally returned.
"Let's go!" He still had a frosty expression as he climbed into the carriage.
He didn't mention anything about food.
Younger sister was so hungry that she reached out to grab a piece of cake from the table in the carriage, but her sister slapped her hand away.
