You know well why

"Do you know where Ria is at?"

The Crown Prince queried the guard at the gate door. Making sure the young woman did not fool him. "Um, the Fifth Princess has not arrived yet, Your Royal Highness" the man notified. Lowering his gaze as his reply angered Rhys Lawson wholly. He was fooled again.

That young woman tricked him! "I see" Rhys responded and turned around. Deciding to find for Asteria Sage since the plan was to walk into the royal ballroom with her. The plot to embarrass her in front of everyone. "Rhys Lawson, what are you doing here still?!" 

But as soon as, the Crown Prince turned around to leave, the woman's voice broke in. Capturing the man's attention fully. He faced the woman also known as the Empress. "Mother.. I am searching for Asteria Sage" Rhys answered truthfully. Annoying the woman totally.