Bab 300: Chapter 297: Debutante IV

"Good evening, your majesty." Charlton greeted the king as he bowed in front for him. 

The king chuckled, "You can call me uncle, Charlton. You are my younger sister's son." He said heartily. 

Charlton knew his position, and the king's words were only to show his favor. "Please, your majesty, how could I dare." He said in response.

The king did not repeat his words, "Come closer, I want to ask, have any lady met your fancy so far?" 

Charlton felt his heart thud. 'Did the king find out?' was the first thought that came to mind. However, realizing that he was still showing him favor, he doubts that that were the case. "That is something that I don't have the mind to think of just yet. I am still young and there are many things I still want to do, your majesty."