36: Saving the queen.

The king is uncomfortable. He kept checking the analog clock from the tower. "I believe I have done my duty. I need to go back to my castle, so if you excuse me, King Vernon," says Viishaun as he jumps into his stallion.

*Vernon was the king from the southern border and nephew of the empress.*

"Take this as my utmost appreciation for helping me with the crusade on one of my provinces. Also, please send my apology to the queen for disturbing your peaceful night." Vernon handed a box that had a ruby brooch for Viishaun and a pair of ruby hair ornaments for the queen.

The king nodded and rampaged his way, to immediately return to his castle. When he arrived, the first thing he asked was, "Had the queen returned?"

One of the maids and secretary replied in chorus, "No, your excellency."

"Did she bring marquise with her?" Viishaun asked. He knew that his wife could be hard-headed. There was a time when Aileen went somewhere without bringing the marquise and her maid.

"Yes, your excelle