Chapter 52
Even his younger brothers subtly tried to convince Aurelius to attend the ball.
“I’ve seen Nyx’s photo; she’s such a cute little female. Much cuter than any females I’ve dated before,” the Second Imperial Prince leaned close to Aurelius, his tone ambiguous. “Aurelius, aren’t you even a little curious?”
Aurelius coldly replied, “No.”
He tossed a thick stack of documents at the Second Imperial Prince. “Read this today and write me a 5,000–word report.” “Don’t be like this!” The Palace was immediately filled with the Second Imperial Prince’s wailing.
Ever since Aurelius’s return after his disappearance, the Palace had been filled with the cries of other princes.
Aurelius nearly taught his younger brothers everything, as though he were handing over all his power to them.
The power that should have been fought for was now easily within reach, yet the other princes showed no interest whatsoever.
“I really don’t want to handle these affairs,” the Third Imperial Prince said tiredly, with large dark circles under his eyes. “With you here, we don’t have to deal with these matters.”
The royal family’s relationships are unprecedentedly harmonious in this generation, with Aurelius being the widely expected Heir to the Throne, and the other princes have no ambitions of vying for power.
The Second Imperial Prince was only interested in pursuing females and romantic affairs, while the Third Imperial Prince preferred to stay within the palace walls, rarely venturing out.
The Fourth Imperial Prince was the most obedient, always doing as his elder brother asked, but he clearly lacked the qualities of a ruler.
Aurelius rubbed his forehead in frustration. ‘How long will it take before I can finally relieve myself of these responsibilities?‘
When his brothers were capable of handling things on their own and the empire had a new qualified successor, he could step back.
Compared to living in the cage–like Palace and being forced to marry a female he disliked, he would rather lose control and become a beast.
The instincts of the beast would guide him to find the female he loved.
He just wanted to stay by her side, even if it meant being a pet.
“These state affairs aren’t solely my responsibility. As potential heirs, you should learn to share the burden, Aurelius said calmly, tapping his fingers on the table. “Keep working hard; you still have yesterday’s tasks to finish. It’s best to complete them today.”
The Third Imperial Prince collapsed in his chair with a pale face
By now, the other princes had finally experienced how busy Aurelius was every day.
The Emperor pushed most of the affairs onto Aurelius to handle
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With such pressure, it was no wonder he might lose control.
“Father is too much,” the Second Imperial Prince sighed.
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As the most beloved eldest son, Aurelius received extremely strict teachings from a young age, with layers of responsibilities piling up on his shoulders. Though he always appeared calm and resilient, he wasn’t immune to being overwhelmed.
Now, even though his parents knew he had someone he loved, they still forced him to meet and marry a female he didn’t like.
The Second Imperial Prince finally understood his feelings and bravely patted his shoulder, saying, “On the day of the ball, I’ll make sure to hold back Nyx. She won’t disturb you; don’t worry!”
Aurelius nodded with appreciation.
“So, in return, can you cut my workload in half?” The Second Imperial Prince asked tentatively.
Seeing Aurelius’s face growing cold and stern, the Second Imperial Prince quickly slumped back into his seat, saying, “Ahem, I was just kidding.”
As the date of the court ball drew nearer, the entire Central Planet became more bustling than usual.
The custom–made gown business was thriving, with orders surging.
Many people flocked to request Coleman to make custom gowns for them, but Coleman turned them all down, focusing entirely on making a gown for Nyx.
By the day of the ball, the gown was finally finished.
It originally didn’t require such a long production period, but when it came to Nyx, Coleman wanted to achieve perfection. He made countless adjustments to the details and only then felt somewhat satisfied.
“Isn’t it a little too extravagant?” Nyx asked softly, after putting on the gown and styling her hair, gazing into the mirror for a long time, seeking the opinion of the males around her.
Zayne, Felix, and even Theon had returned from leave to accompany her to the ball.
The three males stared wide–eyed, unable to look away from Nyx.
The moon–white gown shimmered as if it had life, the hem gently swaying, making Nyx’s already slender figure appear even more delicate, her waist as small as a hand’s span.
It wasn’t extravagant, but it was stunningly beautiful.
The makeup artist who had done Nyx’s styling also sighed, “You don’t even need complicated makeup to enhance your beauty.”
Just a light foundation, and you’re already so beautiful it’s hard to look away.
Coleman looked at Nyx with the adoration of someone gazing at their most satisfying creation, a hint of affection in his eyes as he sincerely praised, “You will be the most radiant presence at the ball.”
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blushed at the compliment, lowering her head.
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The court ball wasn’t held at the Palace but was arranged at a royal estate, which was vast, even containing lakes and forests.
At the ball, glasses clinked and conversations filled the air.
Just as Coleman had said, when Nyx appeared, she immediately became the focal point of the entire room.
“Who is that?” someone whispered.
Most didn’t recognize Nyx, but they recognized Felix beside her
Felix, who usually wasn’t interested in beauty, was now closely following Nyx, showing a protective and following stance.
Nyx’s elegance and ethereal presence stood out, setting her apart from the rest.
“Which noble family is she from?”
“I’ve never seen her before.”
Amidst the discussions, the Second Imperial Prince spotted Nyx and immediately shuddered, feeling a pleasant tingle from head to toe.
“Isn’t that Nyx?” He exclaimed, his eyes shining, and turned to ask the Fourth Imperial Prince, “Where’s Aurelius?”
“He said he would appear later, probably resting in the top–floor lounge,” the Fourth Imperial Prince replied uncertainly.
Aurelius was not in the lounge.
He transformed into his beast form and was hiding peacefully in a remote forest.
The massive White Tiger closed its eyes to rest under the cover of the trees, not interested in joining the lively ball at all.
Suddenly, its fluffy ears twitched, and the White Tiger alertly opened its eyes.
It sensed movement. ‘Did Father and Mother send someone to find me?‘
The White Tiger silently stood up, ready to change back into human form, when it suddenly heard the radiant voice of the Second Imperial Prince.
The alertness eased a little, and the White Tiger quickly shrank in size, turning into a small white cat and darting into a low bush.
“The air here is nice, and there aren’t many people. Plus, there are some wild animals,” the Second Imperial Prince spread his charm like a peacock, introducing the royal estate to Nyx.
He had exerted much effort to successfully engage Nyx in conversation and managed to get Nyx out of the watchful eyes of those three guardians.
Although he had selfish motives, he hadn’t forgotten his agreement with Aurelius.
To keep Nyx away from Aurelius, he simply took Nyx for a walk outside.
Avoiding the crowd, it was a perfect time for the two of them to bond.
The Second Imperial Prince was feeling excited.
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But Nyx turned her head to look at the bush nearby. ‘Am I imagining things because I miss Cotton Candy too much? Why did it seem like I saw the figure of a small white cat over there?’
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