章 200: A gold coin or a kiss

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Emily rode in Janelle's carriage after sending her own carriage back to the castle with a message notifying Raylen that she intended to spend time with her friend. She couldn't help but feel a little nervous, primarily because she had never ventured beyond the palace walls at such a late hour without the presence of her family. 

Being a princess, Emily had lived a sheltered existence. Her mother had turned livid after she was kidnapped and subsequently rescued, with her abduction further supporting and emphasising the very reason why she was forbidden from mingling with the commoners, as interactions with such people frequently resulted in trouble. In a way, she understood that her mother was only trying to protect her, and she had accepted the life she was born into.