"Yes, my lord. We have been awaiting your return," Lambard replied respectfully whiletaking Marengo's reins and bowing deeply.
He then led the horse toward the stable.
Marengo, too, had worked hard in unfamiliar lands and deserved care and rest.
As Lambard walked away toward the stable, he could still hear the voices of the two men behind him.
"It's been a while since we had a proper bath. I can't wait. Lambard must have already prepared everything."
"Tell me, Prince Romas isn't planning to visit tonight, is he? If he comes, I won't be getting any sleep again."
It was certain that word of Lord Dominic and Lord Shiao Yi's return would have already reached His Highness, the King's younger brother.
Since tomorrow was Captain Louis's wedding, it was inevitable that the prince would make a sudden visit tonight.
Even while the two of them were away, he had often dropped by and asking, "Have they returned yet?"
