Oscar left the banquet hall with Princess Gundelinde and went for a stroll through the imperial palace gardens. The others in the banquet hall were left dumbstruck. Those who had still harbored a sliver of hope now felt it shatter. Clearly, the relationship between Oscar and Princess Gundelinde was steadily drawing closer.
Many people also felt that the two of them were a perfect match—a talented man and a beautiful woman, a union made in heaven.
Even without the protagonists, the banquet had to go on. It provided an excellent stage for those aristocratic men and women who were lonely, empty, and looking to hook up. Especially after drinking quite a bit, everyone became far less restrained, and outrageous farces often erupted.
None of that had anything to do with Oscar and Princess Gundelinde, who were touring the gardens. Oscar seemed to have suddenly become exceedingly eloquent, his witty remarks coming one after another and making Princess Gundelinde sway like a flower in the wind as she covered her face and laughed sweetly.
Princess Gundelinde admired Oscar as well. Over the past few years, everything Oscar had done had become legendary throughout the German Empire. Naturally, many women had come to regard him as their ideal match.
Oscar and Princess Gundelinde had feelings for each other, and that naturally brought them closer at a rapid pace. After making a full circuit of the palace gardens, both had clearly sensed the other's intentions.
"Your Highness, how long will you be staying in Berlin this time? There are many sights around Berlin. If possible, I would be willing to serve as your guide and show you around them," Oscar said.
"I'm sorry, Crown Prince. I miss my mother, and we will be setting out for Munich tomorrow. However, I invite Your Highness