Chapter 40: Negotiation

    "In that case, I would like to trouble you to invite Duke Sun, Mr. Wren," Aurora said calmly.

    "Are you sure, Miss Aurora?" Mr. Wren was surprised. He might be Aurora’s teacher, but there were also things that he knew he shouldn’t touch so easily.

    This matter was one of them.

    Inviting Duke Sun to come to Duke White’s Residence wouldn’t be easy at all.

    But this time, since Aurora had spoken, then Mr. Wren could only do it. After all, Aurora technically also hold the position as one of the Yellow Kingdom’s diplomat. In this way, if she truly wanted to go forward and start the negotiation, they couldn’t really stop her.

    If anything, Duke White would probably want to let her do it.

    Because if they could get more benefit, it would be good for the White Dukedom and Duke White himself would be able to earn a lot of money.

    Who didn’t want more money?

    "Yes." Aurora nodded.

    "I’ll bring him here tomorrow."

    Aurora nodded.

    She had already thought about what she wanted to say to Duke Sun. Now that he was about to come, she could see him and finish the negotiation that she had wanted to do.

    "Now, Miss Aurora, we shall discuss about the next one," Mr. Wren said.

    Mr. Wren was teaching Aurora everything about White Dukedom to let her know the situation in her father’s territory. Even though Aurora would not become the next head because of her position as the future crown princess, it doesn’t stop Mr. Wren from letting her understood.

    Because even as the crown princess, Aurora would be expected to help her territory.

    Aurora herself also understood this, so she still listened to Mr. Wren.

    ...

    The next day, Duke Sun come to Duke White’s Residence.

    Duke White’s expression when he saw that carriage was not very good. Thankfully, Mr. Wren had already told him that Duke Sun was here to see Aurora.

    Still, as the head of the family, Duke White had to be the one to come forward and greet Duke Sun.

    Duke Sun had blond hair, which was similar to Duke White. But he had much bigger body as he had to exercise a lot due to his territory’s situation. Unlike Duke White who stayed in the Capital City, Duke Sun often went to his territory to do his work on his own.

    It could be said that he was so busy working that it was rare for him to go to the Capital City.

    "It has been a while, Duke White," Duke Sun said with a smile.

    "Indeed it has been a while." Duke White smiled back, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes in the slightest bit. "I heard your intention from my daughter and I hope you will not make things difficult, Duke Sun."

    "That would depend on how things are going." Duke Sun chuckled.

    He glanced to the back and saw Mr. Wren was already standing there. If it was not because he was intrigued by the business proposal that Mr. Wren suddenly sent to him, he would not be willing to come here.

    This hypocrite Duke White was still the same as ever.

    Duke White snorted. "Mr. Wren, please lead Duke Sun inside."

    "Yes, Master." Mr. Wren bowed and then lead Duke Sun into the room where Aurora has been waiting.

    Adela and Duchess Isabella also heard about Duke Sun coming. But they were not very clear about the situation and didn’t have the interest to step forward either. In this way, the two of them were still busy doing their own things.

    Tep.

    Knock! Knock!

    "Duke Sun is here."

    Aurora heard the knock and stood up. She watched as Mr. Wren and Duke Sun walked into the room and looked at Duke Sun carefully. Even though she had heard about him from time to time, this was the first time she ever saw him personally.

    "I’m Aurora White. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Duke Sun," Aurora greeted and performed the standard curtsy.

    Duke Sun moved his eyes to look at Aurora and his eyes flickered slightly. Her etiquette was really good, which made him think about his two brats at home. Neither of those two were performing their etiquette well as they kept on making troubles.

    Perhaps this was the difference between girls and boys.

    "Miss Aurora." Duke Sun nodded in greetings.

    "Please take a seat."

    "Yes."

    Mr. Wren stood behind Aurora while Duke Sun sat on the opposite side of Aurora, watching the movement of this young girl carefully. The way she brought herself made it hard for one to think of her as a 10 to 11 year old girl.

    "Duke Sun, what did you think of the proposal I sent to you through Mr. Wren?" Aurora asked with a faint smile.