Joseph nodded, held the girl's slender fingers, bid farewell once more, and then turned to enter the carriage.
Eman signaled the Imperial Guard to set off, and only then did Camellia and several maids come running over from a distance with the Crown Prince's clothing boxes, cooking utensils, and such — all of which she had previously brought from Paris.
Joseph watched as the maid stowed the items onto the rear carriage. He hesitated for a moment but saw the doctor walking lightly to the carriage, winking at her: "This period, Your Highness will be entrusted to you."
"Yes, please rest assured. I will ensure His Highness's life is akin to being in the Palace of Versailles," the maid said earnestly, hugging Perna. "I hope the war ends soon, so everyone can return to the Palace of Versailles."
Just as the carriage began to move, a rapid "tat-tat" sound came from the road to the north. A carriage sped over and was quickly stopped by a squad of the Prince's Guard.