A banquet was held to celebrate the 1st prince's recovery from his illness. Opulence surrounds you in all the decor of the palace, the silks and gold of the noble ladies and the rings of the lords.

You were a mere servant girl in the background of all this celebration and opulence. Outside the banquet hall, handling the mishandling of a fellow servant begrudgingly.

As the newer servant had accidentally spilled wine on a shrill noblewoman's gown and is currently getting scolded by the king's aide.

You were hanging the heavy gown to a laundry line— god forbid—and struggling to do so.

"Oh for heaven's sake, I swear— "

Your voice heightened as you accidentally slipped on the wet soil and landed ass first on the ground and the heavy gown falling on you.

But before you could curse your life, you heard a light chuckle. Offended you spun your head to the sound.

"What are you laughing about? Come and help me!"

Then froze, as it was the second prince of the empire...