In the ancient city of London, on a Golden Summer’s day, all of the citizens and subjects of the country had heard about the story of the Princess that was given up ever since her birth.
The English had so longed and yearned for her, and prayed to the heavens for her, that, now that she was really returning, the people went nearly insane for excitement.
Hugs and kisses were displayed, and laughter and crying were also heard. Everyone who was in labor had made their day off as they heard the news of the return of the new princess.
In Whitehall Palace, servants and the royal court were preparing the rooms, the windows, and the furniture for the return of the Princess of England.
In the throne room, there sat the famous man of six wives: King Henry Tudor VIII. His eldest child Mary Tudor came to join him as they both saw Yingtai’s coach arrive at the gates of the palace.
“Alert the servants, my daughter,” he said firmly, “My one daughter has finally returned!”
As one of the servants was walking outside to meet the princess, one of them saw a male servant running towards that direction.
Tamaki Sakura was running to his younger sister Sadako Sakura.
She saw him running towards her. They met together. Tamaki seemed frantic, yet relieved.
“What is it, Brother?”
“The princess has returned!”
“Where is she?”
“At the gates, outside! The family seems pleased about this!”
“I am certain they are. Rest, Brother! You have done well!”
Tamaki rested his head on Sadako’s shoulder, where Sadako caressed his head.
Yingtai stepped forward out of the carriage. She noticed how beautiful the castle was.
I’m going to live here? In a castle? And I thought I was a noblewoman!
She then huffed.
Near the entrance, the girl of sixteen years was led by a humble young maid that was named Harriet Gordon.
“Welcome, your ladyship,” she said. “I am Harriet Gordon, and I will serve you as your main servant.”
Yingtai stepped forward to the main entrance. But Harriet stopped her.
“I’m sorry, your highness,” she said, “But only the legitimate children can enter. Right this way.”
Yingtai became confused.
But why must I enter from this side of the castle? After all, I am the princess of England. It’s all because of my Bone Rank, isn’t it?
And soon, she became full of resentment.
Through the main hall, Harriet and the servants led Yingtai to her new bedroom. It was somewhat similar to her bedroom back in Zǐjìnchéng.
Yingtai walked around the room. And then, she smiled. Harriet smiled as well.
“I shall permit you to settle yourself in. We shall send someone to look after you.”
And then, she was gone, and so were the servants. But as Yingtai laid atop her bed, her smile had faded away.
I miss you, Damian, she thought, If you ever find a moment in your life, please…spare a thought for me. I have always yearned to be with you forever in my life!
And then, she began to cry.