"Even better!"
Lina spoke with obvious anticipation, recalling the brief glimpse she had caught of the young man before boarding the carriage. His features seemed to reflect a mixture of Eastern and Western ancestry, giving him an unusually delicate appearance. He had a handsome chin and a pair of phoenix eyes that were rarely seen among Westerners, while his long black robe was buttoned all the way to his neck, concealing nearly every inch of his body.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. I wonder if you noticed, but he was completely covered up, even wearing gloves. You could barely see a little of his wrist. Somehow, that makes him look even more attractive."
The Duke of Anjou remained expressionless. "You speak about men the way an experienced customer discusses prostitutes. You should remember that you are a queen, at the very least."
Lina sighed heavily. "Your Excellency, I think you have forgotten that I am only sixteen years old this year."
