Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 347

Chapter 347 Banquet Schemes

Toward the end of their conversation, Elira sighed and turned the subject to the Nordian envoys.

Lyra sat quietly off to the side, listening.

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Once they had settled everything related to Cassian and the royal family, Elowen said, “At the welcoming banquet, Nordia’s fourth prince seemed polite and reasonable. If you’re unsure about anything involving their delegation, maybe you should ask him directly.”

Elira nodded thoughtfully. “That’s a good idea.”

With the serious matters settled, the conversation grew warmer and more relaxed.

Elira said, “His Majesty joined me for supper last night, and he brought up you and the Duke. He’s still asking after Cassian’s leg.”

Elowen smiled politely. “I’m grateful for His Majesty’s concern.”

Elira’s expression turned more serious. “There’s a great deal of talk at court about heirs, especially Cassian’s line. You know as well as I db that the whole court-really, the whole kingdom-is waiting for news of your child.”

For a moment, Elowen didn’t know what to say.

Elira’s voice gentled, almost motherly. “Heirs matter. Royal heirs even more so. When I gave birth to a son, my own rank was raised. You should keep that in mind.”

Elowen thought of her sister-in-law, who would probably have said the same thing. She nodded obediently. “Thank you, Your Grace. I’ll remember.”

“Aunt…”

Lyra spoke up softly, carefully.

Elowen smiled at her. “What is it?”

Lyra looked at her closely. “You live outside the palace. You’ve heard of Azure, haven’t you?”

Elowen paused, though she kept her expression neutral. “Azure is well known both in the palace and outside it. Of course I’ve heard

of her.”

Lyra sighed. “I figured.”

Elowen stayed a little while longer before taking her leave.

As soon as she was gone, Elira narrowed her eyes and scolded Lyra. “Why did you bring up Azure to your aunt?”

Lyra looked embarrassed, but stubborn. “My brother said Azure’s handwriting looked a lot like hers. I wanted to see if she might actually be Azure.”

Elira stared at her. “You two have been sneaking those novels again? You even looked at the original manuscripts?”

Flustered, Lyra slapped both hands over her mouth.

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Chapter 347 Banquet Schemes

Elira’s face darkened in mock anger. “You’re only twelve. You should not be reading that kind of romance.”

“But it’s really good-”

“I don’t care. Not until you’re sixteen. If I catch you again, you’ll copy your lessons fifty times.”

Meanwhile, Elowen’s carriage was rattling out through the palace gates.

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Without warning, the driver stopped. Elowen was about to ask why when Daphne’s impatient voice came from outside. “Why have we stopped?”

An attendant answered, “The road is too narrow for both carriages, Your Highness. One of them has to wait.”

Daphne sounded irritated. “Then tell them to move.”

The attendant hesitated. “It’s Duskmoor Manor’s carriage, Your Highness.”

There was a pause. Then Daphne pushed open the carriage door and looked out. Sure enough, it was Elowen’s usual carriage from Duskmoor Manor.

A smile curled at her lips. “Aunt,” she called.

Inside, it was warm. Elowen was curled around a heated stone Cassian had prepared for her, drowsy and comfortable. She couldn’t be bothered to open the door. She only answered with a lazy, “Hmm?”

Daphne’s voice turned bright in an almost forced way. “I just came back from outside the palace. Guess who I ran into?”

Elowen said nothing.

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