My Lady Chef novel Chapter 70

Ely's POV:

Every noble must attend a minimum of three major events and six minor parties every month. It was a system devised by the Royal Family to keep count of who is active in society and who is not.

Nobles from the countryside often send a letter of inactivity within the social circles to the Royal Palace's Office while nobles who are away from the country waging war are given a special exclusion from these social events.

As the acting head of the Aisenburg household; I am expected to attend them in my husband's place if I choose to.

As of now, I have already fulfilled the necessary obligation and this will be my last major event before I go with Lorelei for that volunteer work.

The Prince's Birthday Ball is currently held in his own home called The Ruby Palace.

As per Captain Niles' recommendation. I am currently being escorted by Sir Kain, a young knight who was an unusual aura about him.

He is very handsome with chestnut brown hair and periwinkle blue eyes. A strong strapping man whose mother married lower than her status but according to the rumors; it was a love match and she was happy.

This man became a knight two years ago and quickly became quite skilled. He had just arrived from his on-the-job training from one of my husband's provincial estates.

Which explains why I have not seen him amongst the knights who have greeted me at home.

"Milady, I shall stand with the other knights. Give me the signal if you wish me to come to your side." His smooth baritone voice was pleasant to the ears as he bowed and stood beside a few knights wearing their house colors.

Aisenburg's colors are distinctive with its austere motif of black and red with gold trimmings so Kain stands out.

I waited in line to be announced when a royal guard spotted me and walked closer, giving a deep bow.

" Lady Aisenburg?"

"Yes. Is there a problem?" I asked coolly.

"His Highness ordered me to escort you into the party immediately. You do not have to fall in line."

The Prince? Ah.

An image of that handsome man with silver hair and amber eyes entered my memory. I had met him a month ago when I first made those cakes for his Highness.

I raised a hand and snapped it; the clicking noise loud enough for Kain to come running to my side as we walked into the glittered halls of the party.

The Ruby Place earned its name from the brilliantly sparkling tiles that were used. They were made of rare red crystals that shine and I can see the accents of it inside and it melds with the marble flooring and pristine white walls and dark red drapes.

Everyone's heads turned when I entered as I walked towards the end of the hall where Prince Belmont sat on a plush scarlet upholstered chair.

Two people were seated on either side. I can tell by their periwinkle blue eyes that they were also royalty.

"I greet the Young Lion of Illios. As the Duchess of Aisenburg, on behalf of my husband. I wish you a happy birthing day, Your Highness."

I curtsied and give the usual polite smile as I greeted the Prince who stood up and took my hands.

This made everyone gasp and his two siblings to display startled expressions. From the stares I was getting; it seems like the Prince does not do this often.