After having lunch Princess Ellen and the rest learned from Jane that an internal conflict has started. Princess Ellen was not worried at all when she first heard this news.

    She has watched the prince in front of danger, so she knew that he was not someone that could get killed easily, so she felt at peace.

    Moments later a guard came into the welcoming hall where they were all seated. He bowed his head very respectfully.

    "Your highness, the crown prince has gone missing and it is rumored that he is dead," the guard said.

    "What?'' Everyone in the room was surprised by this news but Princess Ellen remained calm. She did not believe the news, she felt that it was just another baseless rumor.

    "Alright, you can return to your post," princess Ellen said. The guard was shocked by how calm she reacted. No matter if she and the prince did not have any close relationship his death will affect her life in a big way so her calmness was not expected. Even if she was happy about his death she should pretend to be sad right?

    "Your highness if you want to escape from..." The guard was still speaking when princess Ellen raised her hand.

    "You may leave," she did not want to leave. The prince promised to see her at the coronation hall so she did not believe he will die like that.

    The guard still wanted to say something but seeing the look on the princess''s face he bowed his head and walked out.

    "Cousin, I think it is best you leave. If the prince is really dead or hurt your life will not be easy once someone else seats on the throne," Jane said after the guard left the room.

    "That''s right sister, I do not think it a good idea to continue to stay in the palace. After all, there is no smoke without fire," princess Ema was also very anxious. What she meant to say is that something bad definitely happened to the prince.

    Richard and Danny felt anxious for the princess but they did not know what to do. The kingdom was already in a state of chaos anyone with good sense will know that it is not a good time to step out of the quarter talk more or go out of the Palace.

    "Why are you so anxious, even if princess Ellen wanted to leave the palace it is not safe outside," Rose frowned looking at Jane and princess Ema.

    The two frown their brows, they had nothing to worry about staying in the palace, after all, they are representative. They were only showing concern for the princess. "What did we say wrong? If the prince is dead or injured becoming a mistress to the new king is the best thing that can happen to sister. Is it not better that she leaves. Who knows if the next king will even kill her afraid that she is carrying the seed of the prince," princess Ema said righteously.

    Deep down she did not mind this fate falling on her sister. Ever since she saw that dress on princess Ellen she has been jealous. How could princess Ellen''s life turn out to be so good in Avalo? She was supposed to be just a peace offering, that should be looked down upon. The prince was supposed to be heartless and make Princess Ellen''s life miserable. So in her heart, she wished Ellen could fall and suffer.

    "Right cousin you can not stay," Jane supported.

    "It is just a rumor, I do not think the princess should run away because of something that has not been confirmed yet," Danny said. Although she sounded calm she was worried for the princess.

    When she first arrived at Avalo she was happy that the princess''s life was good, she would not want that to change.

    "What are you saying? Unless something really happens to the prince, such a rumor will not just surface from nowhere," Jane countered.

    Just like that, an argument started. Lawrence was at a loss of what to do at this point. He was more worried about his son. Jeffery was the right-hand man of the prince, this means something also happened to him.

    So like princess Ellen, he would rather choose to belive that the prince was fine. He just found his son after years of searching. If anything happened to him again it will be hard on his wife and himself.

    "Jane you have to be positive, this is just an internal conflict the prince should be fine. Moreover, you heard the guard it a rumor,"  Lawrence said.

    "Uncle, I know there is a high chance that the prince is still alive but something must have happened to him. He might go missing for a day,  month, or years. Things will not be easy for my cousin at that time," Jane said.

    Lawrence wanted to argue but Janes''s words made sense. No matter how one looks at it the rumors wound have roots.

    "My husband is fine, it''s not that easy to kill him," princess Ellen said. She was not just trying to console herself. She felt peace deep within her heart. She had no doubt about his safety but she was worried about him being missing.

    "Sister, ..." Princess Ena was going to say something but Richard stopped her.

    "That''s enough, even if something happened to the prince it is not safe for Ellen to go out at this time. Since we are here if something really happens then we can find a way to protect her. After all the crown prince of Avalo is the power of the kingdom. I am sure the new king will not be so arrogant" Richard said.

    "Prince Richard you overthink, a person capable of killing or hurting the prince of Avalo can not be simply," Jane said.

    "A person can not just kill the crown prince of Avalo, especially not a man from Avalo. If he was so easy to kill then he should be dead years ago. His is probably hurt, nothing more," Richard replied with confidence.

    He had watched the man fight, not even an arrow can catch him off guard. So how can he just get killed? Jane wanted to argue but they all knew the reputation of the prince.

    "I still think, it is best sister leaves, the palace now. They are a lot of guards. They will protect her. Think about it, Even if the crown prince is still alive we can not tell his current state. What if he does not return for days or months. Maybe a year. Even if the new king gives us face while we are around what will happen after we leave. We all know that Avalo will never allow us to take sister away," princess Ema said.

    She wanted to convice princess Ellen to go out by all means, especially since she was sure that Richard will follow her. It will be best if something happened to him while he tries to protect Ellen.

    Richard thought about princess Ema''s words, something might have happened to the prince and they could not be sure how soon he will return. If he was gone for more than a few days, then princess Ellen''s life will be miserable. Just as he was thinking of encouraging princess Ellen to leave the Palace Eva spoke up.

    "It is just a rumor the prince is fine," there was so much confidence in her voice that all the people present could not help but look at her.

    "How can you be so sure, you are just a maid of an insignificant household," Jane mocked. She thought that Jane worked for Jeffery.

    "I am not a maid and I know more about what happens around Avalo, than you," Eva replied. Her voice was calm but it was obvious she had no respect for Jane. She turned to princess Ellen.

    "You highness there is nothing to worry about. It just like you said, his highness is fine," her voice was very respectful when she spoke to princess Ellen.

    Although Ellen had the same thought she was curious about why Eva sounded so confident. "How are you sure?" princess Ellen asked.

    "Simple, the prince did not have to invite your uncle''s family over before the ceremony but he did. Your brother was also asked to remain in the crown prince quarter until the ceremony begins. If I am not wrong the prince already anticipated that something might go wrong so he made these arrangements. So how could he get hurt?

    Think about it, if something was to really happen to the prince do you think a palace guard will have the time to bring you the news?" Eva asked.

    "Of course not, those palace guards are loyal to whoever seats on the throne," princess Ellen answered. Now that Eva mention it she could not help but wonder why the guard wanted to suggest that she left the palace.

    "What are you trying to say?'' Rose asked looking at Eva. She was curious when she heard Ellen''s answe