Chapter 4
In Radiance City, when a royal daughter married, it was customary for her to receive hundreds of magical treasures from across the world as wedding gifts. Such displays were not just tradition–they were necessary. Without them, the bride’s status would be called into question, and whispers would Inevitably follow.
I wasn’t sure what Chara had cried to the Crown Prince about, but the very next day, he came to my castle himself. The moment he saw me, straight to the point.
“Anna, if you still wish to marry into Starlight Palace, I gave my word and will honor it. But you must respect Chara first.”
“She only received a few dozen gifts, while you have over a hundred. How can you possibly outshine her like this?”
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“Chara has a gentle heart. She suggested we pretend your wedding gifts are hers and carry them into Starlight Palace under her name. She’ll take eighty of them. You can keep forty. In this way, we could make thing right.”
“Once inside Starlight Palace, just store the gifts in your private vault. This way, her dignity are preserved, and no one will accuse Chara of coming into the royal house empty–handed.”
I nearly laughed. How could Chara came up with something so brazen. She wanted eighty of my gifts, to keep her reputation intact and her image pure, all while claiming my treasures for herself and still appearing magnanimous.
1 shook my head.
Your Highness, these gifts were blessings from the Emperor and Empress for my future life. They are symbols of their goodwill Giving them away would be disrespecting that kindness.”
“Besides, you and Chara are deeply in love. Why rely on material things to validate that bond? Chara has always claimed to disdain worldly possessions. If you insist on using my gifts to elevate her, won’t she feel insulted, as though you’re ashamed of her humble background?”
The Crown Prince let out a cold laugh.
“Anna, you’ve said all this just because you don’t want to lend the gifts to Chara.”
“Let me tell you if you agree to lend them, I’ll keep my promise. Once you enter Starlight Palace, I’ll let you bear my children. But if you refuse, don’t expect anything more than a decorative title, I won’t set foot in your chambers.
I looked at him calmly
“Your Highness, I never said I wanted to marry you,”
His face darkened as he stood up and glared at me,
“Fine. Since you’re so stubborn, don’t blame me for what comes next Your wedding carriage will enter Starlight Palace through the side gate–no formal procession, no honor.”
Just then, a maid from Chare’s household stepped forward, holding a gown.
“Your Highness, this is the princess’s wedding dress. We found it in her wardrobe as you instructed. Please take a look.”
I stood up sharply.
“What are you doing with my wedding dress?“.
The Crown Prince waved his hand.
“Pack it up and send it to Chara’s house,”
Then he turned to me and said,
“You’re not worthy to be my bride. This gown is far too exquisite–it’ll only make people laugh my family. Only Chara can wear thing like this in our wedding.”
I rushed forward to grab it, but he shoved me back.
“Enough. There’s a limit to your tantrums. You won’t lend the wedding treasures, and you have no right to wear this dress. What’s the point of snatching it back?
“How could the Crown Prince stealing my bride’s wedding gown?”
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“You know the Empress doesn’t like her. What are you trying to do by flaunting the treasures she gave you in front of Chara?”
“She is my wife. Even without a dowry, she will still be the most envied woman in Radiance City.”
How amusing. A bride whose own elders wouldn’t even bestow her wedding blessing?
I could hardly wait to witness the farce that would be their royal wedding.
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Chara’s stepmother had only prepared a few trinkets for her. Her father, being a low–ranking knight, had no means to procure crystals or jewels. Where could such wealth possibly come from?
