Rudolph put away the badge in his hand and looked around at the people, saying:
"You all step back first, leave it to me to handle here."
The crowd exchanged glances but chose not to leave.
At this moment, Beatrice's voice came through:
"Step back, and Rudolph, come with me to oversee Lord York, let's go to the Imperial Bedroom to see my father."
Rudolph showed a pained expression, glaring at Marquis York with annoyance, then looked towards Louis and Beatrice coming over.
"Your Highness, this..."
"Lord Rudolph, my father has sent word, permitting Lord York to approach."
Rudolph nodded and then said:
"York, come with me."
...
On the way to the Imperial Bedroom, everyone was unusually silent.
It was not until they arrived at the Imperial Bedroom door that Marquis York's expression changed. He knelt on one knee, holding up his scepter with both hands, and declared firmly:
