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Chapter 708: The Process and the Hidden Emblem
Chapter 708: The Process and the Hidden Emblem
To be honest... I really don't understand...
Princess Veronica, who had never lacked anything since childhood, and Anna, who had lacked everything over the years except for the genuine love of her family, had vastly different circumstances. Naturally, it was impossible for them to instantly empathize with each other's feelings just from a single conversation.
Statements like "He loves me for who I am, not for my money," and the feeling of "I can only be myself in front of him" were even more incomprehensible to Anna. She listened with her eyes growing dizzy.
However, even though she couldn't quite grasp Princess Veronica's perspective as a domineering CEO, seeing the future sister-in-law's eyes sparkle as she mentioned her brother, the slender girl's previously anxious heart finally settled.
"I... don't quite understand, but I trust you."
After clasping Princess Veronica's palm, Anna breathed a sigh of relief. Her eyes softened as she gently called out, "Sister-in-law, I wish you both happiness."
Phew... Mission accomplished!
Seeing the recognition in her younger sister-in-law's eyes for her as a sister-in-law, a smile couldn't help but curl up on Princess Veronica's lips.
Taking advantage of the night before the wedding to have a heart-to-heart with her sister-in-law, and successfully 'capturing' Anna, three out of the four Lyon siblings were now firmly on her side, leaving only the clueless Li Yong who occasionally resisted.
Due to the tight schedule, there was no time for rehearsals, and at this moment, Lyon was probably being tormented by the ceremonial officials, repeatedly preparing for tomorrow's wedding ceremony. Once the wedding was over, he too would become one of her own.
Perfect!
"By the way."
Just as Princess Veronica was secretly rejoicing, Anna seemed to remember something. Her expression grew slightly worried as she spoke softly,
"About tomorrow's wedding, I asked around a little. Is the process a bit too much?"
The wedding process? Princess Veronica was slightly taken aback, then asked in confusion,
"Is it a lot?"
...
"Isn't this a lot?"
Unlike the princess who had gone to bed early, Lyon stared at the wall covered with the ceremony itinerary, forced to study late into the night. He couldn't help but complain,
"I can understand that royal etiquette is complex, but for a simple wedding, do we really need to go this far? I won't be able to finish learning this even by dawn!"
"Your Highness, the Duke of Lionheart!"
Hearing Lyon's complaint, an old man with features resembling the princess, his face as stern as the sole of an iron shoe, couldn't help but thump his cane twice. He scolded with a look of disappointment,
"Etiquette is a sacred matter! Aside from its basic function of defining status and demonstrating power, elegant and dignified etiquette also showcases your identity and quality. Proper and compliant etiquette can earn the trust and admiration of the people!
Moreover, although the ceremony I've planned is intricate, you are, after all, a high-ranking noble from the Lane family. Even without formal training, you should have picked up the basics just by observation. How can you not even perform the most fundamental carriage greeting properly?"
"..."
Sorry, I acquired this position as the Duke of Lionheart by chance.
Lyon pulled at the corners of his mouth towards the stern old man and said helplessly, "Can't you simplify this a little? It's not that I'm lazy to learn; I've been trying my best to cooperate. But the way you've set up these rituals is a bit... pathological."
"For a mere thirty-minute carriage procession, the rules dictate how many times to greet the guests, when to stand and greet, and when to sit and greet. But you're even controlling the direction I should face, whether my expression should be friendly or dignified, and the height at which I should raise my hand?"
"Because these are all very important! As the future Queen's companion, your attitude is that of Princess Veronica, and it is also the attitude of our entire kingdom!"
Looking at Lyon, who seemed ready to start a fight, the old man couldn't help but once again forcefully tap his cane, his face darkening as he patiently explained, "Princess Veronica's coronation ceremony and your wedding will be held together. Over sixty envoy teams have been sent by various kingdoms, duchies, and city-states, with a total attendance of nearly two thousand.
The attitude you show towards them, in a certain sense, is equivalent to the kingdom's attitude towards the outside world. For example, if you are too friendly towards the Northern Kingdom, it may be interpreted as groveling, and if you are not friendly enough towards the Aleron Kingdom, it may be seen as a signal of distance. These are all potential problems!
So, as the Queen's companion and a prince who represents part of the kingdom's will, your expressions and the direction you face must be carefully managed. You absolutely cannot be lax!"
"..."
Alright... You have a point, I'll listen to you.
Although he still felt that the old man was making a mountain out of a molehill, but Lyon was not one to argue for the sake of it. Since the other party had given a reasonable explanation, and he couldn't find a way to refute it, he naturally had to follow the old man's rules. However...
"Don't ask for the angle of raising my arm, okay?"
Looking at the nine different arm-raising gestures listed on the wall, Lyon couldn't help but sigh again, "The square in front of the palace, I... I mean, I've been there before. From that distance, you can barely see if I've raised my hand or not. Setting these nine arm-raising gestures is completely pointless!"
"..."
That's true...
Although the old man with a shoe-shaped face was strict, he didn't seem completely unreasonable. After listening to Lyon's words, he nodded in agreement and leaned on his cane, moving to the wall and crossing out one of the items on the over three-meter-long list.
"Then let's remove the other arm-raising gestures and just keep this one... When the time comes, just raise your right arm to this height, slightly above the brim of your hat, and then bring your fingers together and forward."
Phew... After all that fussing, he finally managed to save a bit of trouble... Wait, something seems a bit off here!
After trying out the gesture as instructed by the old man, Lyon couldn't help but sigh, and then unconsciously scratched the area below his nose.
"Ziz..."
[By constantly moving closer to the highest power and assuming a high position in an ultra-large national-level organization, you have successfully obtained the Silver Hidden Emblem "Leader Pose."]
[Leader Pose: As a leader in a group or organization, influencing or guiding the behavior of others or the group, the personal charm of a leader is often very important. A distinctive gesture can make this charm more tangible.]
[Wearing Effect: When you raise your hand to greet your loyal subjects, you will gain additional support based on the extent to which your policies are recognized.]
[Advanced Route: None]
[Hidden Trait (No Wearing Required): The hair growth rate below your nose will be slightly faster than other areas.]
(End of Chapter)
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