Chapter 7 - Viviana de feur Lostel - Heir to the Throne (2/2)

”uhhh… Vivi's papa is so charming!hehe” 'smile cutely like it's sincere!'

Vernon ignored her as he felt she was acting foolish.

Soon, two horses were led to them. One looked like a stallion while the other is small, a mane.

”Get ready.”

Confused, Ling Mei asked. ”Eh? Isn't Vivi riding together with Papa?”

Vernon got on the horse and looked down at her, Ling Mei had to tilt her head upward. ”You ride that one.” And pointed to the other horse.

Ling Mei received a shock. ”P-papa… Vivi doesn't know how to ride a horsie.”

Vernon continued staring at her, it's going to make a hole on her body. ”Leo, help her get on the horse.”

”Yes!” Leo walked to Ling Mei, lifted her up, and place on top of the horse. ”Princess, relax or you'll startle your horse.”

'How can you casually say that! I'm terrified, okay?!' She gulped hard being placed on the horse as she tightly grab the reigns. At first, she hugged the horse once Leo released her body, but Leo corrected her.

Vernon majestically ride his horse while her on the other hand stayed still, looking oh so gloomy. 'How does she make the horse move?'

Her question was answered when the man who was talking to Vernon earlier also grabbed her reigns and slowly led the mane to walk.

”Why do you have to be so afraid when I'm here with you?”

Vernon and Ling Mei ride their horses side by side. It was peaceful and no problem actually occurred, they are just strolling around the area enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Suddenly, the dengel appeared which slightly startled her.

They just floated beside her like how a guardian should be.

'Say… do you think Vernon is the lost soul?'

”I don't think so.”- Ferr

'But he's acting….weird.'

”Don't worry my dear. He's normal.” –Lucy

'Normal? Hahaha. I can't see that.'

All is doing well, until her horse reacted and suddenly became hysterical.

”Kyaaah!!” She yelled. 'What's it's problem?!'

The man tried to calm it down but the horse protested, the reign got loose from his hold and the horse started running as if it's lost its mind.

Ling Mei got shocked then terrified for her life. She hugged the horse neck, holding it with all her strength for her dear life.

She looked around for help and spotted Vernon not far from her and shouted. ”Papa! Help---” She didn't finish what she's going to say when she saw how he was looking at her. Indifferent, like he doesn't care whatever happens to her.

She wanted to laugh at herself. 'Maybe this was organized. Maybe he wanted me to die here.'

Tears fell from her eyes that have no life in it, she had lost all hope. She closed her eyes as the horse run faster than before, the wind became harsher on her skin.

Her strength was slowly leaving her body until her hold onto the horse got untangled. Her heart beating so hard as she was thrown off the horse. 'Maybe this is the end.'

But Ling Mei doesn't feel the hard ground nor she felt pain coursing through her body, she only felt something soft and warm holding her in place. She doesn't dare open her eyes, she's scared, and continued crying with grieve.

Vernon held Ling Mei's shaking body. People from the far side were running in panic towards them as they saw what has happened.

”Your majesty/princess are you alright?” they asked.

He looked at Ling Mei and tries to hand her over to Leo, but Ling Mei grabbed and continued crying on his clothes.

When Ling Mei calmed down and fell asleep, Tiffany held her in her arms.

Vernon took a glance at his daughters dishevelled appearance and spoke to Leo. ”Find someone who could teach her how to ride.”

”Your Majesty, I don't think this is a good idea. Princess Viviana might get a trauma from today's incident.”

”Do as I say.” Vernon glared at him. ”How can the heir to the throne be like this?” he said as he walked away.

The others went paralyzed. 'Heir? Throne?' their eyes went wide to the realization that the emperor has recognized Princess Viviana as his next in line!

Theo who remained calm ”What are you all surprised for? Isn't this given?” Leo, Tiffany and Jessa looked at him, and he frowned at them for being clueless. ”From when Princess Viviana has been born, she's been recognized. Why do you think she has 'de feur' in her name?”

'de feur' only those from the Royal blood who would become the ruler of the Kingdom can have it on their name. Vernon himself, added it on her name when she was born and after that left her in Tacita Palace.

They looked at each other with shock… 'the emperor…' and became happy for Viviana.

Ling Mei who was asleep, didn't know about this but her guardian does.