Female Novel
Chapter 758 Assassination Attempt On The Prince (Part Two)
"He said that the South Kingdom wants to be allied with the Wonder Kingdom," the imperial envoystressed in a whisper. "You should at least say something in response."
"Can't you do that in my stead?" Kile stated in an annoyed tone as he cast a glare at him. Again, hekept fixing his eyes on Harper.
The envoy had no choice but to stand up. "Our emperor also thinks the four grand kingdoms should getalong well with each other. That is why he sent Prince Kile here to attend the ceremony, to show hissincerity."
Lance's eyes swept across the hall. He shifted his eyes from Kile to Harper. Then, he looked atMatthew and said, "Prince Matthew, the Bright Dynasty and the South Kingdom are neighbors. Wehave gotten along well all these years and I hope we will remain like that in the future as well."novelbin
Matthew snuck a sideway look at Francis, who was next to Diana. He had wanted to gauge hisreaction, but the man's expression didn't change. Matthew then responded in a calm and flat tone,"Yes, indeed. As long as the South Kingdom doesn't interfere with our kingdom's problems, I'm sure wewill remain on solid ground."
Lance's face hardened for a second. He was well aware of what Matthew implied. However, now thatFrancis had married his daughter, he would not hand over his son-in-law so easily. Judging fromMatthew's words, he discerned that the man was determined to take Francis back.
"Of course," Lance said, trying to shift the topic of the conversation. Sadly, before he could even finishwhat he was about to say, a loud noise sounded.
It was the sound of a gong. The deafening noise reminded him that the Worship Ceremony had started.The Holy Maiden wasn't the only performer during the Worship Ceremony. Many people were involvedin it as well. Thousands of people wore specially made costumes and performed dances. The sight of
them together was magnificent. The common people knelt down at the foot of the Holy Mountain withrespect.
"It's time for the Holy Maiden's show now," Harper whispered to Matthew. Then Catherine appeared onthe altar in mid-air, dressed in a fancy robe. She recited the verse while those on the ground repeatedafter her. Her voice was loud and clear and could be heard from far away. Even those at the foot of themountain could hear it clearly.
Kile took the chance and whispered to Harper, "Lady Harper, Lady Harper. Look here!"
Casting a glance at him, Harper suddenly picked up a grape and threw in his direction. Kile opened hismouth and caught it. But he swallowed it in one gulp and ended up choking. He straightened his neckand rubbed his chest, hoping the errant grape would make its way to his stomach.
The envoy next to the prince turned pale with fear when he saw this. He immediately said, "Prince Kile,Prince Kile. What's going on? Don't scare me!"
Kile's face turned purple as he suffocated on the fruit. Miguel happened to be next to him. He stretchedout his hand and patted him on the back. Kile fell on the table from the shock as he spat out the grape.
"Oh dear God! I almost died!" Kile gasped.
The envoy had been on the verge of tears because of Kile's antics. He cast a grateful look at Miguelbefore passing Kile a cup of tea. Kile took the tea and drank it up to relieve the pain. Then he helplesslyglanced at Harper again.
"Aiden, I think Lady Harper is really gorgeous," he murmured.
The envoy named Aiden felt so embarrassed at Kile's flirty comment about Harper. She almost killedhim. But he still thought she was gorgeous! There must be something wrong with his brain. Did he
need to be taught a lesson or be abused by her again? Unfortunately, he dared not speak out histhoughts.
"Your Highness, we are here to take part in the South Kingdom's ceremony, not for a woman!" hereminded in a stern tone.
"I'm taking part in the ceremony now, am I not?" Kile, however, responded naughtily.
"We shouldn't pay attention to other irrelevant people anymore," Aiden warned again. He now regrettedthat Diana hadn't hit him hard enough yesterday to paralyze him. That way, he wouldn't be able tobehave recklessly today.
Kile whistled with mischief and commented, "Lady Harper has a bad temper. But I like it!"
Aiden looked toward Harper and instead met Matthew's murderous eyes. He was so frightened that hestarted trembling. "Your Highness, His Majesty said he would send you four beauties. He was confidentyou would like them," Aiden said to Kile, trying to pull his attention away from Harper. He didn't thinkMatthew was an easy one to get along with, especially with Kile showing such feelings for the man'swife.
"I know. But I'm not interested in that right now. All I want now is to enjoy the sight of the beauty in frontof me," Kile responded pigheadedly, his pain completely forgotten at the moment. His gaze glued toHarper, his eyes growing heated.
The Worship Ceremony went on and on. Everyone on the high platform was overwhelmed withdifferent thoughts. Francis couldn't help but look at Harper. He noticed that she hadn't looked in hisdirection since he appeared as if he was an irrelevant passer-by.
Clenching his fists, he tried hard to suppress his anger. His hatred was all-consuming, yet the smile onhis face gentled with every passing second. If people knew the rage and blood-thirst his smile washiding, they would tremble in fear.
Diana glanced at Francis but said nothing. Instead, she picked up a fruit and took a generous bite outof it. Her eyes wandered around, taking everyone in. When she saw Kile, who had been sittingopposite her, leave his seat and walk towards Harper, her eyes lit up. 'Here comes our chance, ' shemurmured inwardly.
"Your Highness! Please behave yourself!" Aiden becoming increasingly anxious. Kile was the WonderKingdom's representative. How could he behave so rashly? He might bring disgrace to the wholekingdom!
Aiden sprinted towards Kile intending to drag him back. Harper was looking at the two men withwatchful eyes. However, something unexpected suddenly happened. Poisonous needles shot out fromHarper's table and flew towards Kile.
Kile's pupils contracted in an instant at the sight. Aiden rushed to him and blocked the needles fromreaching the prince. He had wanted to persuade the prince to not act so recklessly, but the abruptattack ended his life.
"Your... Your Highness... " Aiden stammered. Before he could finish his words, he fell to the ground infront of everyone, his back full of poisonous needles. If the needles had struck Kile, he would havebeen dead on the spot.