Battlefield in the garden of roses

Chapter 4

Another letter came on the next day.

Eleanor paced nervously in her bedroom as she can no longer hide her anxiety. She was so tense after knowing the content. The thing she tried to avoid the most has come for her and it is nonetheless meeting The Sun of the Empire, King George IV.

Although she was abandoned by the King but she still received proper education as a noble lady so that she won't be seeing as lacking when entering the main palace. 

"Think Eleanor ! Use your brain"

Since reading the letter, Eleanor has been cracking her brain trying to find ways on escaping her arranged marriage. She stared at the windows, with her hands embracing her own body and suddenly a smile appeared on the angelic face.

"Marienne!"

The door opened and the maid named marienne came in with a bright smile that never leaves her face.

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Marienne, do you still hold a good relationship with maids from other noble houses?"

Curious with the sudden question, Marienne glanced at her but find nothing but only her impeccable smile.

"Yes Your Highness, I went to the market every Tuesday and met other maids there while buying groceries."

"Then I need you to do me a favour. I shall rewards you handsomely if you can carry out this favour perfectly."

Eleanor began to explain her plan on spreading rumours about her being ugly, barren, stupid and ill-mannered to Marienne. At first Marienne refused to do the favour because the retribution if getting caught won't be light but Eleanor guarantee her safety with her own life on the line, she then agreed.

And so the plan started to take action.