Villain Princess.
Chapter 203: The Next Step (2)

Chapter 203: The Next Step (2)

"A road to the two kingdoms?" Karl was stunned.

Road construction was something that a noble might do in order to develop their territory. But this was the first time he heard that Aurora wanted to build a road connecting to a different kingdom.

The relationship between the kingdoms could be good and bad depending on the time and situation.

If they were in good relationship, trade would be prioritized.

But if they were not in a good relationship, then it would be war.

And in a war, the road they had built would be used by the opponents too, which would be a bit worrying.

"Yes." Aurora nodded. "Viscount Arn’s territory is not far from the border with the Mountain Kingdom. There’s a valley that’s not within anyone’s territory, which can be used to make road straight to the Mountain Kingdom. On the other hand, the road to the Red Kingdom have to go through the agreement of either Count Celeste or two other nobles around it. I’ll negotiate with them when the times come and you only need to prepare the funds and the people."

For the matter of negotiation, Aurora trusted herself more.

She knew the benefit of having the road done and the relationship between the Yellow Kingdom and the Red Kingdom so far were really good.

Of course, Aurora could guess that it might change a bit in the future.

How her sister, Adela, behaved would reflect on the relationship between the two kingdoms.

After all, Adela is the current crown princess.

Moreover, she was not exactly an ordinary crown princess because her mother is Duchess Isabella who came from the Red Kingdom. If the two kingdoms wanted to maintain their good relationship, they have to treat her well.

If there was another case like Aurora before, it was estimated that the relationship between the Red Kingdom and the Yellow Kingdom will fall apart right away.

The previous one worked because it was also the intention of Duke White and Duchess Isabella.

Otherwise, there was no chance for Crown Prince Edward to be so arrogant.

However, Aurora was sure that Crown Prince Edward didn’t know this.

That stupid prince was only doing things in accordance to what he wanted. It was the few people around him who might know about this matter such as Louis or perhaps Leon too.

Aurora was not sure.

And it didn’t really matter that much for her.

"Yes, Miss," Karl quickly responded.

His mind had already started to think about what he should do next and how to use the resource in his hand to the fullest. No matter what, he had to make sure that he finished his work well.

"Pay attention to..." Aurora added a few more things to Karl before sending him away. She also showed the map to Karl, allowing him to know the location for the Hope Orphanage that she arranged in this territory.

Viscount Arn’s territory was really small.

But if it was developed well, there was no need for them to worry that much. Aurora herself also wouldn’t stay here all the time and the name of Viscount Arn would only be placed there for these people to live in.

As for the next Viscount Arn?

That would be something to arrange later.

Aurora had no time to think about it for the time being.

"Prince Lester, come in," Aurora said as she looked up.

"Miss." Prince Lester walked inside. When Aurora was talking with Karl and the others, he was waiting outside the door.

After all, Prince Lester still held the name of Aurora’s knight and would not try to eavesdrop Aurora’s talk with the others.

"For the next period of time, accompany me to take a look at the road construction," Aurora said.

Road construction?

Prince Lester didn’t understand why Aurora wanted to participate in the construction personally when it was unnecessary, but he would follow Aurora’s words.

"Yes, Miss."

"Also, there’s only half a year left before the time is up." Aurora looked at Prince Lester in front of her and reminded, "Don’t forget to think about what you want to do before the time is up or I’ll make you stay even longer as a knight."

Prince Lester blinked his eyes.

Truth to be told, Prince Lester was not a formal knight at all. Even though he was technically staying beside Aurora as her knight, but he never attended the knight’s examination.

Unlike William who had truly passed the knight’s examination, Prince Lester didn’t even take one.

It was unnecessary.

As long as his skills were good enough in Aurora’s eyes, she didn’t ask him to attend the knight’s examination. It would be nothing more than formality.

After saying that, Aurora stood up. "Before that, I would like you to send a letter to Brown Family."

"Yes, Miss."

Prince Lester left with Aurora’s letter.

On the other hand, Aurora sat back on the chair, sighing. The letter she sent was naturally a letter of congratulation for Annelie and Leon’s marriage.

Yes, these two will get married in a few days.

Their engagement has been set ever since they were young and now that both of them were of age, they would get married directly. And this marriage was actually Leon entering the Brown Family instead of the opposite.

Most of the time, it would be the women entering the men’s family. But in this case, it was the men who entered the woman’s family because Leon technically didn’t have any nobility title.

It was his brother who will inherit Duke Sun’s title.

The two children didn’t have any objections to this marriage, so it would be hold in a few days.

If Aurora had to say, this marriage was really hasty.

After all, Duke Sun was still facing the war between Duke Yelan and the Sand Kingdom. There were a few nobles who participated in this war and Aurora didn’t remember all of their names.

Anyway, Aurora had no plan to get involved with this war.