Days had passed in a blur. The imperial palace was just as busy as ever, calming the public as much as they could. Meanwhile, Aries wasn't as busy as everybody else. It was out of her jurisdiction. So she was "focusing" on the matters she must focus on.
"Come in," Aries permitted, without stopping from writing a letter in response to a noble house regarding the charity works she proposed. She only raised her head when she felt Cherry, her lady-in-waiting, standing near her desk.
"Yes?" she asked with a peaceful smile.
"Your Highness, the crown prince is inviting you to have lunch with him today," said Cherry. "I received a word from the Sapphire Palace that His Highness was waiting for you there."
"Oh?" Aries's brow arched, putting the quill back in its holder. "He's there, huh?"
She leaned back and looked up, pondering in silence. Meanwhile, Cherry simply studied Aries's demeanor and noticed how Aries seemed bothered by something.
