NOVEL WEB Chapter 136: Unsavory welcome(1)
Chapter 136: Unsavory welcome(1)
As evening descended upon the city, the golden light of the setting sun spilled through the high windows of the great hall
The guests, who had gathered for the coronation, now found themselves drawn into the grand feast that followed.
At the head of the hall, the table of honor was elevated above the others, draped in crimson and gold. Alpheo sat there, placed in a seat of prominence beside Jasmine, his eyes sweeping over the lavish display. To his left was Lord Shahab, who barely looked at him occasionally.
To the right of the old lord sat Jasmine's mother, the dowager princess, her face serene but her eyes sharp, her eyes many times looking at the young man, who now was his son in law. She exchanged quiet remarks with Shahab from time to time , who rewarded her with a small smile, that only a father could give
To Shahab's right sat a collection of minor lords, most of whom owed their allegiance to him. Who made it a point to show their support to the royal marriage by extending their congratulations once they came to bear homage.
Alpheo looked around the hall, watching as nobles talked with each other and mingled together, most not bearing to share a look to him. The young man however knew that this event was not organized to introduce him to the world's of nobles, as it was instead organized to make money and make the coffers a bit more heavy .
The grand doors of the banquet hall swung open , no trays of roasted meats or goblets of wine accompanied the servants who entered. Instead, they carried small, delicate trays bearing curious little cubes, yellowish-white in color. As the servants moved through the hall, they placed one cube before each guest, along with a small urn of clear water. A murmur spread through the crowd, as the lords and ladies, accustomed to extravagance, cast confused glances at the strange offering before them.