The Romantic Trials Of A Transmigrated Empress

Chapter 128: The scandalous ball.

The evening of the bachelor’s auction ball which was thrown by the crown prince and princess arrived. For a while, the ball had been the talk of the town, with eligible bachelors from far and wide gathering in the city to be auctioned off for a dance or date with the highest bidder.

The news had not shied away from collecting and sharing honest opinions of the people about their expectations of the ball. Two opinions had made the rounds more than others, one; it was amazing that the proceeds would be going to charity. Two; it was scandalous. No matter what happened, people were excited and those that had been flocked flocked to the Vale like like aliens invading a new world.

Everything about the ball was a dazzling spectacle, with gold and crystal chandeliers which had never been seen in any home before. They cast a warm glow over the elegantly dressed guests and nobody was more elegant than Crown princess Sigrid, resplendent in a gown of shimmering gold and a gold ruby gemstone crown which Roland had surprised her with.

He matched her golden gown in a cream suit with golden embroidery. Both of them took their seats next to the king, queen and his potential new secondary consort Elarin Faelora. King Raff was holding one of Elarin’s hands, every once in a while he was seen kissing the back and smiling in a besotted manner.

Before the ball could begin, the guests already had things to whisper about. Roland did not sit for long, he had a role to play in the auction.

It began with much fanfare, the king was the first to be introduced on the stage because he was the most powerful man in the kingdom after all. The herald played the role of the auctioneer, assisted by Mauve who acted as his co-host.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he announced, "for our first auction of the evening, we have someone very special. The one, the only, His Highness, King Raff!"

Gaps echoed through the hall as the king himself, looking robust and dashing stepped on the stage. He had come dressed in his royal finery, he looked confident but also slightly sheepish. He waved awkwardly at the guests.

"Up for auction!" Mauve bellowed to the crowd, barely holding back her laughter. "The lucky winner will get a dance with the king. Who will start the bidding?"

The room was still in a stunned silence but within a few seconds, a mischievous murmur began to ripple through the guests. Lady Jane Fairfax who was a little intoxicated after three glasses of champagne, raised her hand with dramatic flourish.

"One gold coin!" she called out, her voice slurring a little.

"One gold coin, are you buying a a pair of shoes?" A voice chimed in from the back and laughter erupted in the room.

as if waiting for the king to erupt in anger. His cheeks were slightly flushed,

winter."

king was being a good sport, the air

I hear two gold coins?" Mauve prompted,

that my father wielded when we kicked Nemoris

realize that you will have to dance with

as

your beard is lovely but I would rather go

pitch and even the

coins!" The determined Lady Jane screamed out

followed by the sound of a slap on the back and an ’ouch’ as the unlucky man was

coins was a very great way to start the auction. King Raff puffed his chest out, the price

gold coins and a recipe for fairy dew." Princess Elarin chimed in, adding

the floor and it shattered. It was not the amount which shocked the crowd into silence, it was fairy dew. Fairy dew was a secret elixir said to

back a few drops that they claimed to have been given by fairies. The magical

claimed that it could grant them the ability to communicate with animals and

after you for it. Those that were lucky

Faeloria was auctioning it off for a dance with the king whom she already had wrapped

not delay, "Sold."

regain their wits and senses, the king bowed and proudly left the stage. The herald led everyone

unexpected guest! The crown prince and our

the stage. Roland stepped out with an uncomfortable smile. Even though he was married, a lot