The Ghost Lady Of The Duke's Family (20 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 177

A sudden glint flashed in the blue eyes.

The Emperor—father—opened his mouth, having been silently watching the tense standoff between mother and daughter while resting his chin in his hand.

“Princess. Do you wish to attend the banquet?”

His voice rang out, unable to conceal his curiosity.

At the same moment, Mother’s expression turned far more severe than before, yet Celia quickly nodded her head.

No matter how dutiful she ought to be toward her mother, and despite her reluctance to speak with her father due to his intimidating presence—

“Yes, yes.”

—she knew full well that the only way for her to attend tonight’s banquet was with her father’s permission.

“Then you must go. It will be the first time the Empire formally sees the First Princess—surely you must be nervous.”

“…….”

“You’ll need to arrive at Rattleleaf before the banquet begins, so time is short. Go and prepare at once.”

“Yes. Thank you, Fa— ……Your Majesty.”

Celia hesitated, unable to bring herself to say “Father,” and awkwardly mumbled something instead.

She bowed deeply—though it hardly counted as proper etiquette—prompting an immediate scolding from her mother.

“Princess!”

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