Punishment for Breaking a Promise

In the solemn hall of the imperial palace,

the photographer and lighting stylist were already prepared. Several attendants followed the photographer’s instructions, adjusting the backdrop trailing across the floor to make the finished photographs stand out more.

“Creak!”

The heavy doors swung open from the outside. King Jorah entered, leaning on his scepter and accompanied by several attendants. Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to curtsy. “Your Majesty.”

Jorah nodded slightly, signaling that they needn’t stand on ceremony.

The steward overseeing the preparations immediately came over and introduced the set and the photographer to Jorah.

“Your Majesty, it’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ackerman.” The photographer sported an impressively artistic beard and flashed Jorah a bright smile. “It’s an honor to attend such an important occasion for His Highness today and to take their engagement photos.”

The royal family had yet to officially announce Wright and Mu Chen’s engagement to the public. When this engagement photo was released, it would serve as the Aus royal family’s first official announcement.

Since they had called off an engagement four years ago, this announcement would probably cause quite a stir.

Jorah could practically foresee the flood of rumors the media would direct at the royal family. But compared to the fact that Wright, that stubborn blockhead, had finally come around, none of it mattered to him...