Finding Stardust

"After our king married Lady Emma, her parents were pardoned and their reputation was restored. That's why Aeron dared to openly sing that song ..." 

Emma didn't say anything when the girls at her table talked about her parents' love story. She knew Arreya and Kaoshin were famous throughout Akadia because of events that happened 22 years ago. They became fugitives for many years before finally they were captured and announced as traitors.

So, as it turned out, even though they were considered criminals, so many people secretly sympathized with Princess Arreya and General Kaoshin Stardust's ordeal.

One proof of this was Aeron, who wrote a love song about them that became a huge hit in Akkadia. She remembered when she remembered the song for the first time. It was a really good song and convey such a strong emotion and deep love.

"I heard that Princess Arreya and General Stardust met at the Academy,  but for years no one had the slightest suspicion that they were in a relationship, " Ulla started again with her gossip. "Just imagine, not even their school friends and teachers knew about it."

"Ahh,  that's what I heard too. So,  everyone was so shocked and wondered why they finally decided to run away when Princess Arreya was almost married to Prince Darius, " Miri added. "If I were them, I would have made good plans and run away quietly, not so suddenly and rushing like what they did."

"Agree. Or,   they could have been honest and rejected the marriage between Princess Arreya and Prince Darius so that no one was hurt, " said Ulla again. "I can imagine how hurt Prince Darius must have felt when they eloped. It's such a pity, being betrayed by his future wife like that. It's understandable, why course the royal family became outraged and chase them everywhere. The royal family's reputation was on the line."

"Do you think, perhaps ... Princess Arreya and General Stardust suddenly fled because there was something so big happened that they felt like they had no other choice?" asked Ulla again. "Maybe ... Princess Arreya found out that she was pregnant?? So, she was afraid that her future husband would know that the child in her womb was not his?"

Emma glared at Ulla when she heard her words. Really, that girl was big-mouthed. Everything she thought in her head would come out without a filter. Ufff... she really wanted to shut Ulla's mouth and scold her for gossiping about her father and mother.

Maybe she should ask her husband to pass the law to forbid people from gossiping. Life would be so much better.

Ugh.. she was itching to correct them and gave them a piece of her mind. However, Emma had to hold back. She must not attract attention to herself.

"Hmmm .. it is possible. That is one theory that is widely circulated, " said Alta,  nodding in agreement. "We saw for ourselves that King Licht is now married to their daughter. It could be that at that time,  Princess Arreya was pregnant and decided to run away. Then ... after her daughter grew up, she was sent to seduce Prince Licht into marrying her. They did it to make up for the failed union between Princess Arreya and Prince Darius ... Since Prince Licht would become the king, this is a very good tactic. Evidently ... now, that they are married, Princess Arreya and General Kaoshin have been pardoned."

"I think that's the most plausible explanation. We don't know how old Lady Emma is. Maybe she was already in her mother's womb when Princess Arreya and General Stardust fled. That means she should be 21 now," Alta counted on her finger. "Hmm .. makes sense."

"When King Licht announced that Princess Arreya and General Stardust were pardoned and that he was going to marry Lady Emma, ​​the daughter of the traitors, the Akkadian people were really shocked."

"What do you think of their daughter? Lady Emma is now the queen of Akkadia, right?" asked Miri to her two friends. She then turned to Emma. "Lee, you said you were abroad for a long time, but surely you have heard the story about Princess Arreya and General Kaoshin Stardust, right?"

Emma stared at Miri for a long time before deciding to nod. She would not repeat the mistake with Beliz earlier.

"I heard a little about them," Emma replied quietly. "What about them?"

"Their love story is really very touching," said Miri, her expression looked swooned. "One day .. I want to meet a man who loves me so deeply, like General Stardust loved Princess Arreya. Imagine .. they were separated for fifteen years but remained loyal to each other. In fact, when General Stardust died, Princess Arreya also immediately followed."

             　  　  　 　　    　 Emma was moved by Miri's words. She remembered that Aeron was also inspired by her parents' love story and Emma felt touched when she found out the fact. Apparently, so many people sympathized with Kaoshin and Arreya all this time, albeit secretly.

"The one thing I'm curious about is their daughter, Lady Emma," said Ulla suddenly. "She is shrouded in mystery!"

"You mean Queen Emma?" asked Alta, correcting Ulla's words. "She is our queen now."

"Yes .. I mean Queen Emma," Ulla confirmed. "Many people wonder where did King Licht Wolfland actually meet his wife. So far, Lady Emma's whereabouts have been kept secret. Even we as the Akkadian citizens didn't know that Princess Arreya and General Stardust had a daughter until six months ago when the king suddenly announced that he was giving Princess Arreya and General Stardust pardon and that he intended to marry their daughter."

"I don't know .. our new queen is very mysterious, huh? She never appears in public. Only a few nobles can meet her in person, and that was limited to very important events in the palace," Miri added.

"Ahhh ... actually, I heard so many noblewomen are heartbroken when they find out that our King was getting married," Alta continued. "He is young, smart, and reportedly also very handsome. Any woman would want to be his wife."

Emma just rolled her eyes to hear that now the three girls started gossiping about her husband. Who dared to dream of getting Therius' for a husband? she thought irritably.

Those noblewomen were too vain with their hopes. How could a calculating Therius want to marry just an ordinary noblewoman? Before meeting Emma, ​​he had decided to marry Yldwyn because she was a princess from Terren who would bring many benefits to Akkadia.

"Actually, they can still hope," said Ulla with a chuckle. "Isn't the king allowed to have more than one wife? So far, the last five kings only had one wife, but actually, the law stated that the king may have several wives, especially to ensure their heirs to inherit the throne."

"Ahh .. you're right," said Miri with a laugh. She then brushed his hair. "After my diet is successful, I'll be prettier, and I can still hope to win the king's heart ... hahahaha."

"That's right. Anyone who dreams of marrying our king shouldn't give up yet. Nothing is impossible," said Ulla with a chuckle. Emma, ​​who was pouring water into her glass, hiccuped when she heard them talking more enthusiastically about her and her husband.

Ugh ... if only they knew that the person they were talking about was now sitting next to them.

Emma could only sigh. She had to refrain from caring about those gossips. That was the risk of being public property. Both her parents and Therius would always be the subject of conversation. 

At the moment, people didn't know who she was, so of course, they would feel free to talk about anything in front of her, including gossiping about her.

"Don't you have better things to do than gossiping about someone else's husband?" Emma finally stared at them alternately.

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