Henry looked at Alessandra and shrugged as if to say that it was something he definitely had no control over. He tilted his head slightly towards her. "I imagine it would be enough time to tell the Prince how you feel about him," he said in a low voice. He winked at her. "Of course, that's just my humble opinion," he added before he walked away to follow after the royal couple. 

The day went by smoothly.

At sundown, all four of them returned to the castle. [color=aquamarine]"I suppose a congratulatory greeting is in order,"[/color] a voice called out as soon as Adrian and Hye Jin entered the castle hallways. Adam stepped out from behind one of the pillars and smiled at his brother and his future wife.

Hye Jin immediately gave the younger prince a polite curtsy as he joined them. [color=00aeef]"Delighted to have you home, Adam. This is Princess Wang Hye Jin of Gyeongsang,"[/color] Adrian introduced. 

Adam smiled at Hye Jin and then raised an eyebrow at Adrian. [color=aquamarine][i]Beautiful,[/i][/color] he mouthed to his brother. [color=aquamarine]"I am Adam Havensworth, Princess, second prince of Whitehaven,"[/color] he reached out, took Hye Jin's hand and pressed a kiss on the back of it. 

[color=red]"I am pleased to meet you, Prince Adam,[/color] Hye Jin said as he flashed Adam one of her charming smiles. [color=red]"This Kingdom is truly blessed to have two very capable and handsome princes,[/color] she added.

[color=aquamarine]"And it is fortunate for Whitehaven to have such a beautiful future queen,"[/color] Adam gave the princess a lavish bow before he grinned and invited them to join him in the dining hall for supper. But before he walked away, Adam's eyes searched out Alessandra. When his eyes fell on her, a wide smile spread across his face. [color=aquamarine]"Let me just say hello to Alessandra,"[/color] he said and then excused himself. 

Hye Jin's jaw fell open as he watched the younger prince make his way to the handmaiden. What sort of kingdom was this that both princes seemed to fawn over a lowly handmaiden?

Adrian wasn't particularly pleased of Adam giving Alessandra attention but he refrained from looking at her. Instead, he looked at the Princess on his arm. [color=00aeef]"Shall we proceed to the dining hall then?"[/color] he asked.

Hye Jin turned back to Adrian, smiled and nodded.