So, during the afternoon, I continued what I’ve planned. I take a bus to the Palace instead of taking a cab coz I don’t have enough money to take a cab.(I’m just a student,Diary…) The bus will stop near the Palace. So I didn’t humiliate the Royalty by taking the bus. On the first stepped in front of the building, I stunned. The scenery outside the palace is magnificent. I wonder how it’s be inside the Palace. I stunned for a moment until the guards came near me. They seems didn’t allow me to enter the Palace. I told them that I need to see the Empress and started explained everything to the guard. They seems didn’t buy that. Maybe they afraid that I’m one of the terrorist.[ Am I look like that, Diary?] So, they called the upper guards about my arrival. Then, the other guard came and when he saw my face, he let me in. Afterward, I heard the other guard scolded the guards. Pity them.
After that, I entered the Palace. I’m more stunned with inside of the building. I never imagine the Palace in that way. At that moment, I started feeling butterflies in my stomach. I never faced The Empress face-to-face. This my first.. Then, the Empress attendants came towards me and asked me to wait the Empress in the dining room. Like they already knew me and my intention. The dining room is twice bigger than my house. In addition, there’s ton of expensive things are placed in the dining. For me, the dining didn’t look like the usually dining room. It’s much more better than that. Well, that’s the difference between my life and the Royalty’s. Then, the Empress attendant served me drink. They said that was ‘Mongolia Tea’. Never heard that… Yet, the tea tasted great. I never taste a tea just like that. It’s true. You should try it. Of course, an expensive tea should taste great, right Diary? The attendants did remind me to be polite and watch my attitude in front of the Empress. Like I didn’t remind myself… well, they’re doing their job, right? Unfortunately, one of the Empress vases nearly been smashed because of my clumsiness when viewing the dining room.. In fact, my hand can’t never stand still. There must be something that I will touch anywhere I go. But, thank God, no one didn’t seems to bother to see what I’m doing at that moment, or else, I’ll be kicked out of the Palace.
After a few minutes waiting and viewing the scenery of the dining room, the Empress finally arrived. My first impression about her is that she is very modest person. She did apologies to me because of her late and I need to wait for her while she had something to handle. HELLO? She is the Empress. She is busy lady, I know. I don’t think it is necessary thing for her to apologize me. I think none of the Royalty will did just like she did. And I never think that an Empress will appologize to me.. That’s an extra credit for her being a good Empress. When she came, I’ll try to look good in front of her. [her first impression about me is really important, my dear Diary] But, I still felt awkward. Don’t blame me. There’s the Empress in front of me. I know you will feel the same if you in my situation. However, she is good in handling the scene. She started to thank me for coming to the Palace. Then, I began talking about my intention. Well, it’s hard to talk to the Empress because she didn’t know the ‘public speaking’. So, I have to modify my language (to the Royal language) so that the Empress knew what I‘m talking about. As what I see, she listened at me very carefully. She is a good listener, Diary. Very good. With her enchanting voice, she explained every single thing to me. [You’ll melt if you heard her voice..haha..too much praising her, right..] Plus, she said that the Prince agreed with this agreement and at that moment, they (meaning, the Royal family) just waiting for my decision. I wonder why the Crown Prince agrees?? Maybe later I’ll find it out. Well, we didn’t just talking about the agreement.[I sick talking about that, actually..] She also asked my opinion about the Royalty and also about my family. About the Royalty, I try to be alert when I’m talking. I don’t want to hurt her felling if I telling her the nasty thing about the Royalty as far as I know from my neighborhood. But sometimes, it’s just slipped away. I can’t control it. Thank God, she didn’t angry at me. Maybe she just wants to know how the public’s honestly thought about them.
Before we end our conversation, I reminded the Empress for not too carried away. I didn’t promise anything about the agreement. She seems so understand. She said, “Take your time. I know it’s a tough decision and it will change your life a lot. If you didn’t agree with this whole idea, just say it. We won’t do anything nasty towards you. I hope that you choose the best decision. Remember, it’s for your long-term-future.” She insisted me to take the royal car when she knew that I’m alone. Well, we can’t refuse the Empress orders, right? So, I agreed for the offer.
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