Unknown to Kira, some of her harem members had already set off for Jiang ahead of her.
On the morning of her departure, she was very gleeful. She excitedly had her breakfast and concluded the last of her lessons with Mr. Ying. Her maids helped pack the essentials she would need for her trip. They felt very reluctant in their hearts to see her leave. Having served her for so long, the girls wished more than anything that they could also accompany her to Jiang.
Kira's maids weren't the only ones reluctant to see her leave. The King had skipped morning court that day and chose to keep his daughter company. He watched her have her breakfast, then practice her calligraphy with the guidance of her teacher. Indeed, his heart was turbulent.
