Chapter 99 Unwanted News

• EMPEROR RICHARD'S POV
• The table was set before us and the new set of musicians began to entertain the guests while the food was served. Of course, they have been eating and drinking wine since they arrived. Those that came earlier even had breakfast twice before the party. I made sure of that. No one in the imperial city was allowed to have an empty stomach during my birthdays.
• This was the main banquet, when I will finally eat in the hall with them. Food was served and my inner circle officials joined us in the table. The likes of Liam and Conrad didn't have a permanent spot because they have been too busy. I wanted to invite Harvey, but it seemed my wife didn't like her family. So I would rather not upset her. Maybe later, I would see them in private and check if they needed anything.