When Gisela gave her answer, her mother had met her eyes steadily. In a pleasant tone, she replied, "If you could find him, then. I wager he misses you."
Gisela beamed. "I miss him, too. I'll see you later, Mother."
Lady Ilse watched as Gisela and her two attendants retraced their steps to the staircase. Instead of descending, they kept going until they reached the corridor that led to the left wing of the second floor, which served as the residential suites for members of the royal family.
After they were no longer in sight, Lady Ilse continued on her way, entering the right-wing corridor in turn. There were also residential suites in there reserved for guests, but most of its rooms were for administrative purposes. That was also where the Queen's personal study could be found.
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