"Lead the way," Prince Nicholas said and stood up from his chair.
"This way, your Highness," Peter said and led the way.
With powerful strides, Prince Nicholas, Joshua, and Peter, along with some guards, made their way to the empress' courtyard only to find Martha, one of the empress' maids, on her knees and causing a ruckus. Her loud yelling had even attracted the women in the prince's manor.
Lady Evelyn, Concubine Yvonne, and Concubine Sheila had all heard the noise and had come out to watch. It was only Luciana who was so tired and was finally catching some sleep that was absent. They all bowed to show their respects when Prince Nicholas and his entourage arrived.
As soon as Martha saw Prince Nicholas, she cried out with an innocent look on her face. She looked like someone who had been greatly wronged.
