The rest of the journey to the palace went by very smoothly. Kira felt a bit pleased that she had retaliated against Hejin. Did he think he could just bully her and get away with it? As if!
She was even more determined to prove him wrong. She would attend this Academy and graduate with high grades. But of course, she had no intention of becoming Queen.
"Princess, we've arrived at the palace."
"Alright, thank you, Mr. Wen."
Kira stepped down from the carriage, holding back the urge to rub her sore backside from sitting too long. Her maids were already waiting for her. Kira greeted both women with a smile, and together, they walked the rest of the way to her quarters.
"Princess, your hairpin..." One of the maids hesitated before voicing the question they had been pondering since she stepped out of the carriage.
