The Romantic Trials Of A Transmigrated Empress

Chapter 401: A content man.

The crowd made way for Prince Eron who had returned from his empire, ferrying more than gifts. He had come with princesses of Solandor and one of his nephews, a young man of nineteen years.

Roland and Sigrid received the gifts and met the new guests. After exchanging gifts and greetings, Prince Eron went off to hunt for his beloved and the princesses were left in the care of Sigrid.

She had no idea what say to them so she just smiled and blurted out the only thing on her mind. "So, is it true that you all have wings on your legs?"

Lady Iryne gasped.

Lady Percival spilled her wine. She was hovering around the area where the crown princess and her people were sitting. Her hope was to discover one of Sigrid’s secrets and balance the scales.

"She is pregnant." Lady Iryne told the Princesses, as if that simple explanation filled in all of the blanks magically. "I did not catch your names. Would you mind if we all introduced each other again?" noveldrama

A sword was drawn and it made a sharp sound that had everyone turning nervously. Lord Bailey was giving Roland a gift, there was no sudden attack. Everyone’s hearts settled.

Chairs were brought for the Solandorian’s and introductions started.

A raven haired woman with eyes as purple as Eron’s smiled at Sigrid, "I am Princess Ethelreda, the third child of my father and his second daughter."

A green haired woman that also had purple eyes introduced herself. "I am Princess Hester, seventh in line and fourth daughter."

Everyone else introduced themselves as drinks were served. There was no tension, the two princesses were simply accepted as if they had always been part of the group. But, they were bombarded with questions.

"So, the wings on the legs." Sigrid was the first to ask her question. She was quite curious about it, so much so that she accidentally reached for a glass of wine.

Princess Ethelreda lifted her dress to show off the her flawless long legs. There were no wings or markings of any kind.

Sigrid’s face fell. It showed that she was hoping to see something extraordinary.

"You are disappointed." Princess Hester laughed.

Sigrid shrugged. "I won’t lie to you, truly my heart is broken."

"Is it true that your Empire just sits in air?" Christie asked.

"Yes and no." Princess Ethelreda replied. "It hovers, it does not sit. If it was sitting, we would be on land, just like you."

Mauve jumped in. "They say Solandor hovers over an ocean. Has anyone ever fallen inside the water?"

"No." Princess Hester shook her head.

A servant brought fruit from the mage estate and Lady Iryne encouraged the ladies to eat some. The Eldorian’s held their breath, waiting for a verdict. Only after they gave positive reviews did the conversation continue with occasional pauses to receive gifts and thank the givers.

Princess Hester was still explaining the different ways in which magic was used in flying when Mauve noticed an unwelcome guest heading their way.

"Alert! Alert! Keeley Valerius is coming our way."

Sigrid made a sound in her throat and her face twisted. Her eyes expressed disdain that she could not hide if she tried. "If she brings a gift, I am going to set it on fire right here."

"Your highness!" Madam Elsworth huffed.

All conversation was paused when Keeley reached them. Suddenly, Sigrid was a stern faced empress, her ladies-in-waiting were cold and the other women were aloof, like nobles were supposed to be, around commoners.

Keeley Valerius curtsied and smiled. "Greetings, your highness."

"Miss Keeley." Sigrid responded coldly.

Her tone could freeze the land. Keeley shuddered as she recalled that sword rain. She did not want to be there either but her parents had urged her to do so. Now that Sigrid was empress, the game was over. Unless she dropped dead or came down with an illness that left her useless.

"Congratulations." She muttered as she handed over a gift bag.

Mauve snatched it, making a hmph sound.

"My mother sends her regards." Keeley said, clenching her hands and forcing herself to smile.

The next response came from an unexpected person. Mrs Elsworth. "Let us hope that it is the only thing she intends to send."

Keeley’s smile fell, she excused herself and hurried away.

Sigrid chuckled as Keeley scurried away like a rat whose tail was on fire. "Mrs. Elsworth, you have a way of surprising me sometimes." Correct content is on .

Mrs. Elsworth felt embarrassed and she blushed. She looked ahead, pointing her nose in the air. "It was a slip of the tongue. My words were uncalled for, I will reflect on myself after the party."

The other women laughed while the Solandorian’s wondered what was so funny. Soon, normal conversation returned, leading them into lunch, which was a heavy buffet.

After lunch, guests started to depart from the royal castle. Mauve and Christie went out on dates. Lady Iryne and Duchess Mila and other ladies they were friendly with took the Solandorian princesses to show them around.

Sigrid went took a shower and she picked up a book, planning to spend the rest of her day relaxing. She had a feeling that the coming days would be hectic and they would involve a lot of traveling around to show their faces in different cities.

She settled on the bed, legs leaning against the wall and opened the romance novel which she planned to send to her mother later and have her critique.

Sigrid had only read one word when Roland strolled into the bedroom, filled with life. He was in good spirits which was to be expected as he had just been crowned.

Roland was looking to celebrate and who better to do that with than his wife, the woman he loved so much. He ripped the book out of her hands and pulled her into his arms, embracing her tightly.

Warmth flowed from her body to his. His pounding heart found a reason to slow down slightly and give him a moment to just be.

He was still reeling from the events of the day. A birthday like none he had ever celebrated and a surprise coronation.

Roland Maximus was certain that no man in the world was more content then him in that moment. He had a wife he loved, one that he was sure loved him back. She was pregnant and they had a baby on the way. For the first time in his life, he had celebrated a birthday with his loved ones.

He had celebrated it with the entire empire and he was now the emperor. Never again would he have to sleep with one eye open, worried that his birthright would be snatched.

All of this was possible because of the woman in his arms. Overwhelmed with emotion, he said the only thing that he wanted to say to her.

"I love you."