"Father, does this make me officially engaged?" Danny asked when she saw the outcome. Her 9was fixed on the ring the entire time.


    When lord Zorander heard this he felt happy but he suddenly realized something was off. He had not had the time to speak to Richard about his plans.


    Now that he thought about it, Richard may already have someone in his heart. What if he did not want Danny?'' this thought made lord Zorander uneasy.


    "Nor yet, we still have to find out if the young man is willing," lord Yancey answered. When the nobles around heard this answer they were all surprised.


    To them, Richard was just a commoner he would not dare refuse to marry a noble maiden like Danny.


    King George''s eyes shine with pride as he looked at his son.


    " By his majesty command, the winner, Will have the chance to make a request from his majesty," Attendant Tim said.


    A lot of people were surprised by this announcement. It was not strange to hear the king allow the winner to ask what he will but usually, a large number of gold coins was presented to the winner.


    It was only in a rear case that the king acted so generous. A lot of people were supposed because the king only acted so generously when one of his sons wins.


    "I... Your majesty... I do not have a request ready. It is a blessing to get such a generous offer from his majesty and I would wish to use it wisely," Richard bowed his head in response.


    The king signals Tim and whispered something in his ear. "His majesty gives you fourteen days to decide," Tim replied.


    Richard smile boldly. "Thank you your majesty for your kindness," Richard bowed before walking out of the ring. He felt happy with his achievements. Richard was not aware of the king''s plans to hand over the throne to him.


    The king had never said anything about his decision ever since he found out the truth. Among the people a lot of whispers. A lot of the young men envy him.


    Who would not, yesterday he was a nobody. Someone n9 body apart from his family cares about. Now he well knew and can even make a request from the king.


    A few ladies who were just like him were already longing for him in their hearts. Even the daughters of a few rich men also wanted him. It was obvious to everyone present that Richard''s status had changed for every.


    Danny on the other hand could not stop the smile on her face. She was smitten by his handsomeness. Rose could not understand why Danny would want to marry someone like Richard.


    "Are you really serious about marrying him?" Rose could not help but ask. Since she was sitting next to Danny she could see the smile on his face.


    "of course, is he not handsome," Danny said.


    "he is, but he has no family name,"  Rose hinted at the fact that the two of them were a world apart.


    "What about that? My Yancey family is already strong. Why would I be concern about such things?" Danny asked. She was smart enough to know that she should not expose Richard''s real identity.


    Rose felt amused. "Would you really allow her to marry him?" she asked lord Yancey.


    "Of course, my Danny needs a capable man. Some of those noble sons are nothing. They still hold on to their mothers," lord Yancey answered.


    Hearing this Jane rolled her eyes. She felt the entire Yancey family was stupid. Just like her grandfather who had married the daughter of a maid.


    " What love, wealth, and the family name was the most important thing in life," She could not believe that lord Yancey was so short-sighted.


    Robert and lady Sam also had the same thought. It was not just them. A few of the noble who heard the conversation also felt the same.


    Lady Bridget was also not aware of Richard''s identity but unlike the other people who felt that lord Yancey was stupid, lady Bridget felt he was wise.


    To her the most important thing in life was happiness. She was also from the Amnell household.  Amnell was on the same level as the Zorander. Backed then when she had met Lawrence she liked him and was happy to marry him.


    A few of her friends mocked her choice saying that she was getting married to the son of a maid.  She was happy she did not listen to them back then. Lawrence has made her very happy.


    Her family status is the reason lady Sam hates her. Although lady same is also from a noble family, her family wealth and influence could not be compared to that of Amnell.


    Lady Bridget was about to join the conversation when they heard the announcement from the king.


    "princess Em would be turning sixteen in a month, the king has decided to give her hand out in marriage. According to the costume, anyone interested can put their cap in the race.


    The winner will be engaged to the princess at her sixteen birthday,"


    No one was surprised by this outcome. A lot of the nimble men who wish to marry the princess started stepping forward.


    Some of them were not interested but their father or mother had encouraged them to step out.


    Soon Ten men were standing inside the ring. Among them was Rickson, son of Lord Robert, house Baratheon. He was among the outstanding men that had gone out to ask princess Ellen''s hand in marriage.


    He was very happy at the thought of marrying princess Ellen but the same can not be said of his appearance today.


    He was not happy, he only came out because his father urge him. It will indeed be a blessing to Marry into the royal household.


    His reason for coming out was only for the benefit. He was not the firstborn son of the family. Getting married to the princess was a way to protect his future.


    Queen Regina frown her brows, she was looking forward to seeing Joe Yancey. Even Ema felt disappointed not seeing Joe back in the ring.


    "Father, I do not like any of these men. I want Joe of house Yancey," princess Ema said.


    King George seeing the pity look on his daughter''s face. He was aware that Joe Yancey engagement to Rose.


    "Joe Yancey," king George asked someone to call him. The guard understood and walked over to where Joe was seated. He was not difficult to find.


    When Joe heard that the king wanted to have a word with him he followed without any complaint. He was a bit surprised by this.


    "your majesty, Joe bowed when he got to where the king was seated.


    " Don''t you find the princess beautiful to fight for her hand?" king George asked.


    "Forgive me your highness, but I am already engaged to another. I  intend to follow in my father''s footsteps and marry just one wife. Besides having the princess as my second wife is an insult to her" Joe said in a respectful voice.


    He raised his head and saw the hurt in princess Ema''s face. He also saw how Queen Regina''s face turned ugly. This reaction made Joe very happy.


    He has been looking for a way to take Revenge on the daughter and mother peer, who knows that his rejection was something that will hurt them.


    "I understand," king George said helplessly and looked at Ema. Ema wanted to ask when he got engaged. She was so angry that all she wanted to do was walk away.


    Joe returned to his seat beside Ross feeling very happy. "Why are you so happy?" Rose could not help but ask.


    "His Majesty thinks that I should have joined the fight for the princess hand in marriage. Don''t you think is a good thing for one''s ability to be recognized by the king," Joe replied.


    He could not publicly speak against princess Ema and the Queen. They were both members of the royal household. Rose looked away. She felt uncomfortable.


    How can so many people want her man? She wanted to ask him what he told the king but she was scared. The fact that Joe was seated by her means he found an excuse.


    Jane hearing Joe''s words rolled her eyes. She did not understand why a lot of ladies wanted to marry Joe. In her mind, any smart lady should go for the prince after all he was going to rule the kingdom in the future.


    She sighed and feel very proud of her decision, in the future when she becomes the Queen she would throw it on Rose''s face. Although Rose would be married to an outstanding man, he would still bow to her man. This is the power of the royal blood.


    Meanwhile, the fight had already begun in the ring. This fight was not like the fight one when swords were used. This was a fight that needed one to throw their fist.


    It did not only taste their fighting abilities but also their strength to endure pain. The able body men stood facing the king. Before the fight began they all bowed in greeting to the king.


    After that, each of the men picked a partner and the sound of a fist making contact with another was heard. The people outside watch with interest.. This was a bloody fight, a few ladies felt uncomfortable and hid their faces with their hands.