Chapter 386 - 384: Family Visit II (2/2)

Celine took a deep breath. ”Alright. Just know that whatever you do, me, your father, and Leonard would always be behind you. Anyway, what then are you planning to do on that party?”

”I was hoping to form allies. In truth, I am not very sure how to go about this. As of now, I do know that there's a battle for the throne that would later unfold. I am confident that Geoffrey is ahead of his brothers, but one can never be too sure. My main concern is the political reality. I was hoping to ask brother Leonard about it, but I fear that he might tell Geoffrey that I am involving myself. Geoffrey doesn't seem like he wants me to be involved. But mother, how could I stand aside? We are partners now. Whatever his fate, would also be my fate. Aside from that… I just want to be of help to him.” Serena explained.

”I agree with you except for the part of you keeping this from Geoffrey. You should tell him those words later yourself. The most fundamental part of a relationship is trust. But I also understand that it may not happen as soon as now. Anyhow, on the political reality, I can also tell you about it. Currently, the main concern is not on the princes fighting for the throne as the princes are still young. The closest to Geoffrey's age is Prince Frederick who not only is still in school, but also a bit underwhelming in comparison to Geoffrey.”

Serena nodded, she surmised as much. ”How about the radicals and the rebels?”

”Now before your impending wedding to Geoffrey was announced, that one has been on the hot topic. The rebels were starting to make movements, but nowadays they have been very silent. Though I am sure they're just waiting for a better timing.”

Serena thought that it was no wonder for them to halt their movements at this time. The monarch's popularity was in all time high what with the royal wedding, but what could their motivations be? ”Mother, what are they fighting for exactly?”

”They want to change the current regime from an absolute monarchy to a republic through a revolution. But Serena, I have no idea how you would involve yourself in that.”

Serena hummed, if it's fighting the rebels and radicals, what Geoffrey would need now should be military power. Hmm… she could only guess what their motivations were. Absolute monarchy should be stifling. A revolution? Then they should be trying to convince the other citizens through some propaganda to join their cause.

”Mother, do you know what their motivations are?”

Celine shook her head. That's the most of what she learned from Simoun and Leonard's conversations. Serena is thinking so much further ahead. The questions she asked were all direct to the point, in fact she wouldn't know what to tell her if she didn't ask what she wanted to know.

Serena pursed her lips.

Curious at Serena's expression, Celine asked, ”What are you thinking?”

”If that were the case then the royal family should be unified right now. But…” but she can't let the other princes have the upper hand. Then again, it was too early to presume anything. The most she can do now as a crown princess is find some allies and make Geoffrey more lovable to the public. She sighed. She also needs to know who Geoffrey's allies were. Recruiting the same people was a waste of time and resource, also, she wouldn't want to recruit the wrong sort.

”But?”

”you're right mother. I have to talk with Geoffrey regarding this. Though it's good that I have a picture of what's happening in my head now. This way he might be more inclined to talk.”

”You don't need to rush. For now, I suggest you just involve yourself with charity work and some of your duties as the crown princess.”

Serena smiled and nodded her head.

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TBC