96 The Serenade (2/2)
All the nobles and musicians were saluting the princess. Natasha was fed up with all the noble manners but was still smiling and nodding politely toward them. Silvia, while holding the princess’s arm, was very nervous and her face flushed, since it was her first time showing up in public with Natasha like this, facing lots of musicians she knew.
”Mr. Christopher, good evening,” Silvia greeted her teacher.
Looking at his student coming together with the princess, Christopher paused a bit as if he wanted to say something but he stopped himself. He just simply said, ”Good evening, Silvia. There’re several musicians here tonight, and I know you’re very interested in this new music instrument.”
Natasha had previously told Lucien that Silvia was interested in his new fingerings, but also that she might be too shy to talk to him, so Lucien took the initiative to talk to her. Silvia was encouraged and started to share her understanding of piano with Lucien.
The three musicians coming from Tria were completely ignored. They were a bit pissed off but there was not much they could do. After all, no one really knew them in Aalto.
However, their angry faces amused Mekanzi, standing on the other side.
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When they heard that the princess went to the party tonight, many nobles rushed to come. Thus, the ceremony was put off for half an hour.
The coming-of-age ceremony was not complicated. Taking a flame-like flower and the badge of House Hayne from Felicia’s mother, Natasha put them on the left side of Felicia’s chest and delivered a short speech.
Then Natasha invited Felicia for an opening dance, which was the last part of the ceremony.
The dance was just gorgeous. As a level five grand knight, Natasha was excellent in strength, agility and coordination. Led by the princess, Felicia presented the best dance in her life so far.
Then it should be Lucien’s turn to present his new serenade for Felicia. However, at this time, Julian came to the center of the hall.
”Your Grace, Distinguished guests, I’m Julian from the palace of Tria. I’m sorry that I just came here tonight with Mr. Griffith without lady Felicia’s invitation. Here I want to present lady Felicia with a piece of my newly-written serenade, in order to bring all my best wishes.”
”It seems like our talented young musician is having an unexpected challenger here.” Natasha lifted her eyebrows and said to Lucien in a low voice.
Lucien shrugged his shoulders a bit. He did not really care.
Natasha nodded, ”Well. Then let’s welcome Julian from Tria.”
Handing his sheets of music to the band, Julian was waiting for them to get prepared. Julian was quite excited since the music genre of serenade was Tria’s forte.