Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 329 : Her Majesty’s Request

I was about to step inside my office when I saw a familiar person sitting on my chair. I raised my eyebrow at him. I didn't expect I would see him today. After all, he had just returned to the capital, which means he had a lot of work to do in the monarchy because he was absent for days. So, how come he is here casually sipping tea in my office.

"Purplany, you are here?" He immediately put down the teacup and smiled widely at me. "Good morning. How are you these days? I hope you have been doing fine in my absence."

I heave a sigh. What is this guy doing here early this morning? Can't he see that I still have a lot of documents around my office? I walk to him and sit on the chair in front of my table. "Rufus, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be busying yourself with your work in the monarchy? You just returned to the capital. Are you sure it's okay for you to be here? Aren't you worried about your work?"

I heard Rufus sigh. "That is the problem, purplany. His majesty is asking for an update to what happened with the villagers."

I raised my eyebrow. Why haven't I received a request like that? Is it because I just sent an update about the joint project?

"And what does it have to do with you being here? Shouldn't you prepare all the reports his majesty needed?"

Rufus takes a sip of the tea he had been drinking before he answers me. "I already prepared it in advance."

I raised my eyebrow at him. Rufus preparing his work? Although Rufus is not irresponsible, sometimes his happy go lucky personality takes over him. He would mostly procrastinate until the deadline was near. That is when he'll do his work. It's rare to see him prepare things in advance.

I took a document on my table and started to read it. It looks like this Prince right here doesn't have any plans to get off my chair. So, I'll just start my work. "If that is the case, what is the purpose of your visit? Can't you see I was busy? If you're worried about my report to his majesty, I already talked to him and her majesty the other day. So, there's really nothing you should worry about." I said while reading the documents. I still have a lot of things to do today, and I couldn't waste any time.

I was startled when he suddenly grabbed my hand and made me face him. "Purplany, help me!"

I blink my eyes a couple of times while looking at him. "Help you with what? And can you please not grab my hand all of a sudden? You're startling me."

Rufus immediately let go of my hand and leaned on my chair. "Csille, I need your help tonight. His majesty asks Prince Fraser and me for a small banquet tonight. He wants us to report to him at the banquet. I don't have any problem with my report. My problem is, I couldn't stand having a meal with that Crown Prince. The last time I had a conversation with him, I almost lost my temper. If not because of Sir Farren, I would probably lose it."

I raised my head and looked at Rufus. He seems so stressed right now. Is his fight with Prince Fraser that bad? I know his relationship with Prince Fraser will change the moment he chooses to fight for Princess Paislee, but I didn't expect it would be this bad. Is this how I write things?

Rufus then opens it without even asking for my permission. He even has the guts to read it as if he is the receiver of the letter. I rolled my eyes at his actions and walked to his side to read the letter.

I really have a bad feeling about this letter.

I wasn't even near him when Rufus looked at me and smiled widely. With that kind of smile, I already knew I was in trouble.

"Purplany, I guess you don't have a choice but to join the dinner tonight." He then smiles cheekily at me. As if he is taunting me.

I immediately walk to his side and take the letter from his hand. My eyes widen when I read the contents of the letter.

It is a letter of invitation from her majesty, Queen Amalone Astalieu, and she is inviting me to the small banquet tonight. She also mentioned that we would be talking about the progress with the temporary shelter project for the villagers. Aside from that, she also mentioned that we would also be talking about his highness, Prince Fraser's incoming birthday banquet.

I knew it! This letter is really bad news. I glared at the smiling Rufus, but he just raised his hand while still smiling at me. "Why are you glaring at me like that, purplany? I was not the one who sent that letter. If there is anyone else who you should get angry with, it should be the sender of the letter—"

I glare at him even more. As if I can do that? She's the Queen of the Vrawyth Kingdom. Who am I to get angry at her just because she invited me for a small banquet? Where can you see a person who got mad because she got invited? "Stop smiling, Rufus. This is not funny!"

I walk to my chair again and slump my body on it. I couldn't decline the invitation because it's from her majesty. I can still find an excuse if it's from his majesty. I know he can understand it. However, the Queen is different when it comes to the King. The King could understand if a person is busy because of their responsibility or work. But the Queen will not understand it, because for her nothing is more important but having time with your family, your people or employee. So, I'm sure she wouldn't appreciate it if I used the excuse that I'm busy with work.

That means I have no other choice but to come for tonight's banquet.

"Purplany, you don't need to come if you really don't want to. I can just make up an excuse for you. I'm sur—"

I looked at him and rolled my eyes. "Rufus, the letter is from her majesty, Queen Amalone, and do you really think she would appreciate it if I skip the banquet? You know that the Queen doesn't like that, right? Also, stop suggesting that. I'm sure you are already happy that I have no choice but to accompany you tonight."

Rufus scratches his nape. "I admit I was happy but don't worry. I will make sure those two Princes will not do anything to you."

I heave a sigh. I really hope he can keep that promise because I definitely don't want to face anyone between those two Princes.