BAB 5
Looking for someone in a crowd is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Jiah massaged her slightly dizzy head as she thought about the upcoming troubles
Jiah can't pretend at all that nothing will happen when she learns that the Queen's grandmother's life is being threatened.
'Forget it, after all the queen's grandmother will die one day' Jiah tried to calm herself down.
Finally, Jiah decided to look for Liliana.
Jiah stopped a maid who was carrying a fruit basket.
"Excuse me, I am Jiah the servant of Prince Shen. Can you tell me where I can find Liliana?" The maid nodded.
"Servant Liliana is in the garden to the east, you just have to walk straight towards the passage that leads east and you will find some warriors practicing martial arts nearby, one of them since normally Madam Liliana would be there."
Jiah remembered it. "Thanks," she said to the maid.
The maid continued on her way which had been delayed. Jiah walked towards the East and remembered the message from the maid earlier.
Jiah heard the sound of people practicing swords until she came to a large window with stairs on both sides leading down.
Jiah stared through the window, she held her breath for a moment.
'They are so handsome'
Seeing the princes who were clashing swords with their bare chests. Jiah shifted her gaze to several men who were also relaxing, showing off their muscular muscles.
'I want to touch his muscles
"Ekhm…" Someone coughed behind Jiah but she ignored it, her mind still focused on the man's chest muscles.
Jiah saw that there was Princess Velie who was there accompanied by her servant yesterday, as well as Prince Shen and Prince Agri who were sitting beside the princess.
Jiah looked at Princess Velie with envy, she also wanted to have handsome men surround her.
"Ekhm…" Again someone coughed behind her.
Jiah didn't notice it at all, she still felt at ease looking at the sight in front of her.
Someone behind Jiah felt very angry, with all her might the person behind Jiah coughed to attract Jiah's attention.
At first, the person pretended to cough, but in the end, the person coughed for real.
Jiah finally came to her senses, she turned around and saw a young-looking woman who was coughing badly.
Jiah looked at her in disgust. "You must be sick?" Hearing Jiah's question made her very angry.
"You—" The woman was still coughing almost into a stupor.
"Hi ... do not die." Hearing Jiah's words the woman was very angry.
Inhale and exhale. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm looking for Liliana," Jiah replied.
Seeing that woman holding her chest as if having a short life made Jiah look at her with sympathy.
"What's with your gaze?" asked the woman hoarsely to Jiah.
"There isn't any."
The woman eyed her suspiciously.
"Come with me," she said.
See the woman in front of him. "Who are you?"
The woman stopped in her tracks. "I'm the Liliana you're looking for."
Jiah looked at him doubtfully. "Is it true?"
Liliana looked at Jiah in annoyance.
"You are told, not thank you, but you are still asking!" cried Liliana.
Jiah smiled awkwardly.
Liliana continued walking, and Jiah followed suit.
'See you next time handsome man'
Arriving at a large door, the door opened and several servants were there.
"Welcome to the peony room. Here you will serve tea for the queen's grandmother, of course not only you but every servant from various kingdoms will serve food or drink, and the best will be given gifts by the queen's grandmother directly, and will even be honored by being recommended as a butler."
Liliana turned to look at Jiah and observed her reaction.
"Okay," replied Jiah.
Liliana immediately walked over to the empty table with the Eastern royal crest on it.
"This is your place, I will be in my room. Look for me if there's something you don't understand."
"Of course."
Jiah looked at her room, she saw that everyone there was busy with their activities.
Jiah looked into a cupboard and made some tea mixed with fresh lemon. After making it they were told to put what they made on a tray.
Liliana finally came to see the situation, the sight of Jiah making one tea made her frown.
"You only made one?" Jiah nodded when she heard Liliana's question.
"I give 12 minutes, make as many drinks as four teapots." Jiah stared at Liliana in disbelief.
"Four teapots is a lot, what are they all for." Liliana's gaze was sharp, Jiah immediately realized her mistake, going against that order was tantamount to betrayal.
Lowered her head. "I'm sorry, I'll fix it."
Lilliana nodded.
There was a sound of people almost laughing, Jiah glanced at that person.
"For those of you who are done, you can come with me."
They followed Liliana.
Jiah immediately made four teapots to fit what was commanded by Liliana. After completing Liliana's orders, Jiha asked for the help of a maid to help her carry her to Liliana's place.
Jiah's destination changed to Taman, turned out that the queen's grandmother and servants who had been with her lined up neatly beside Liliana.
"Good afternoon Grandma Queen." Grandma Queen nodded and ordered a servant to put down the teapot that the servant had brought.
Liliana motioned for Jiah to get in line.
The queen's grandmother has a wrinkled face with a slightly chubby body, her hair has turned all gray but her aura still radiates like she was young.
It's true what people say that appearance can fade with time but the character will be eternal.
Grandmother Queen eat salad and drank fruit juice mixed with milk from the northern kingdom.
"Where did this drink come from?" Liliana stepped forward and explained to Grandmother Queen.
"It's from Yera of the Northern Kingdom, Grandmother Queen."
Granny Queen nodded. "It tastes fresh and the stacking feels thick and sweet, good job Year."
Yera bowled her body. "Thanks, Granny Queen."
Grandma Queen nodded.
Yera glanced at Jiah with a proud look, making Jiah confused by her gaze.
The queen's grandmother chose the dish in front of her until her choice fell on a pink cookie.
"Grandma!" Everyone looked towards the center of the voice, a young girl was wearing bright yellow clothes making her face look cute.
Behind her was the prince's entourage who had arrived after sword practice.
Liliana and the other servants bowed, but the Queen's grandmother lifted her hand not to do so.
The princesses and princes who came greeted the queen by bowing her head. After greeting, Agri he saw the sweet food that was going to be eaten by Grandma Ratu.
"What are you doing old Granny?" asked Agri.
Jiah who saw Prince Agri immediately lowered her head so as not to meet her eyes.
'Prince Agri doesn't have courtesy even towards his family
"Sister, you shouldn't say that to Grandma," Weseel said.
"Since when did my mother give birth to you!" he got angry.
Agri immediately sat down without caring about his half-brother.
Instead of being angry Weseel just smiled awkwardly. "But we have the same father."
Hearing Weseel's statement infuriated him.
The queen's grandmother ordered guests from other kingdoms to sit down.
Awkwardly watching the civil war, they sat down.
"Shut up Weseel!"
"You shut your mouth Agri," said Sadra.
Sadra is the younger brother of Weseel.
"You uneducated brat!" Sadra was so angry her mouth puffed up.
'Gosh they deserve to be said as brothers'
Jiah took a deep breath.
"Stop your debate, aren't you embarrassed by having guests?" The words of the queen's grandmother made Agri and Sadra finally quieted down.
While Velie was served by Seven, Prince Shen was served by Melisa, and Prince Helium from the Northern kingdom was served by maids from the Eastern kingdom.
A female servant came, and Jiah immediately became silent she felt something was wrong with that woman.
"Excuse me Grandma Queen, time to take medicine," she said.
Grandma Queen nodded and the servant placed her cup of tea on the table.
The sound of small bickering between Prince Agri and his sister Sadra did not disturb Jiah who was staring at the queen's teacup.
The servant leaves, and Jiah remembers her face.
'There she is.'
Granny Queen was talking to daughter Velie. Jiah's heart beats wildly, should she prevent the queen from drinking her tea? If he did that she could be involved.
Jiah squeezed the hem of her shirt, he signaled Melisa to help her, but Melissa pretended not to see her.
Sometimes what they judge just because they see it is different from reality
-Queen Grandmother-