Wilhelmina stated, “Grandpa told me the Royal Immunity is a backward and dictatorial clause that should not exist in the constitution at all.”
“Mr. Lehmann is a wise elder,” Hans Borg replied.
Wilhelmina added milk to her cup and mentioned, “Kerns said some elders suggested deposing the Crown Prince to quell the unrest. Do you think Grandpa would agree?”
“We can’t guess His Majesty’s thoughts,” Hans Borg answered skillfully. “I believe he has his own ideas.”
Lucy meowed and jumped onto Wilhelmina’s knee, and she stroked the cat’s fur.
“My lady,” Hans Borg said gently, “Given your mother Rebecca’s political background, if there are changes to the Crown Prince’s position, your status could become awkward. The Democrats seem to have high hopes for you to continue your mother’s cause.”
“But my mother died young in a plane crash,” the little girl said sharply, her cold and sharp eyes revealing a maturity beyond her years.
Hans Borg felt his heart tighten momentarily. When he looked again, the girl had returned to her tender expression.
“I understand, Your Highness,” he said carefully. “I hope you will agree with my suggestion: to decline visits from officials or politicians, and accept all arrangements from His Majesty.”
Wilhelmina looked up, her azure eyes as clear as the sea, seeming to tell a story. “I have always been Grandpa’s good granddaughter.”
“Yes, Your Highness,” Hans Borg replied.
Wilhelmina scratched Lucy’s ear. “I hope to be admitted to Odin Academy.”
The turmoil continued until the end of August, with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess going to Locke Star to apologize to the people. Annabel did not accompany them and had temporarily disappeared from the public eye, not participating in activities throughout the summer. She was even difficult to find in the Rose Palace.
This situation only meant one thing, Hans Borg pondered: the Crown Prince’s position might indeed change, and Annabel, as the second in line, received additional protection.
These affairs did not affect Wilhelmina much.
While the super video played of the Crown Prince and his wife bowing in front of the memorial tower, Wilhelmina jumped with joy over her Odin Academy admission notice.
Chapter Two: Little Bird and Thorns
