Queen Lili Esther is currently sitting in front of the dressing mirror, letting several maids comb her hair and dress her up. This week's empire meeting will be held in half an hour, and she will also appear.
Although she is regarded as a vase queen by many nobles, the majesty of the royal family still exists today because of the assistance of the regent.
"Are you ready?" Lily looked at herself in the mirror. The gorgeous long skirt with three layers of red colors accentuated her figure. Maybe she wasn't stunning in the first place, but under this graceful outfit
, and gradually gave her a luxurious temperament.
Clothes can indeed change a person's mental temperament.
Lily lifted her skirt and stood up, feeling a little emotional in her heart. Then she picked up the child on the bed beside her and walked out of the palace with the maids.
The splendid Empire Hall is tall and majestic. Sunlight shines in through the spliced glass windows, and some dust can be seen floating in the air.
The irregular polygons on these glass windows are easily reminiscent of butterfly wings, and the vine carvings on the edges of the windows are also full of elf style. As a country co-founded by humans and elves, many buildings in Titania still remain
It captures the fantastic and magnificent style of the early period.
The heavy and large door was slowly pushed open by the palace knights, and then noble officials in formal attire gradually entered the room.
After they all stood still, the palace waiter called out. Soon after, two rows of red-clad guards with bright armor entered the hall. They separated the two sides, separating the nobles from the middle road.
"Her Majesty the Queen has arrived~"
"His Majesty the Regent has arrived~"
Then the elegantly dressed Red Queen entered the hall, and walking with her was Prince Edron in military uniform.
After the two sat on two thrones, the palace ceremonial officer began to preside over the meeting.
As usual, the officials first informed everyone in the hall of the recent news coming from various places, and then described their respective proposals and ideas. During this period, some people agreed and opposed, and both sides would tell their own reasons. If neither party refused to give in, they would
The decision will be made by the Queen or the Regent.
"Your beautiful Majesty the Queen, Your Royal Highness the Prince, I come from the north of the empire, the distant Hanye Territory."
After the ceremonial officer called, a knight wearing black armor entered the hall. Of course, at this time, his weapon remained outside and his helmet was taken off.
"Please get up." After receiving the response, the knight raised his head, revealing a square face under his short black hair. He was about 30 years old, with a little beard and traces of wind and frost on his face. It seemed that he had experienced
A long journey.
After curtsying, the knight stood up, first introduced himself, and then stated his request.
"Due to the continuous heavy snowfall in the north, the food in the territory is getting less and less, so Master Tucson sent me south, hoping to get assistance from the empire."
He spoke calmly according to the words he had memorized last night, while the two companions beside him were still nervous and lowered their heads.
Not every noble has the opportunity to enter here, and it is the first time for them to see so many great nobles. Moreover, the two people sitting at the top can easily decide their life and death, so it is difficult not to feel nervous.
However, during the few seconds of waiting, before the two majesties could speak, a tall and thin noble stood up next to them.
"I know you are having difficulties, but this is the 22nd time this month that I have received similar messages and requests."
"The solution to the matter in the northern part of the empire is currently being prepared, so you should please come back. We will inform you if there is any progress in the future." The old man in a blue dress is Count Diser, the former Aiman.
The red-faced minister next to Ke is also the current minister of the palace.
Everyone in the hall has seen such scenes many times in the past six months. At first, a few nobles who cared about face would make symbolic donations of some materials, but now batches after batches have come, and some even
If there are repetitions, they will gradually become indifferent.
Sympathy is not endless, and they are tired of hearing these miserable cries.
"It's so boring..."
"Everyone knows what's going on in the north, and several batches of assistance have been sent."
"There is nothing we can do. It must be a natural disaster."
"I can only hope that they can bear with this. Now everyone is having a hard time."
For a while, low voices of discussion resounded in the hall. After a while, the crisp copper bell rang in the hall, and the scene became quiet again.
"I deeply feel the same about the disaster and suffering in the north. Now the empire is also thinking of ways and will provide certain help and support in the future." Edron said the same words as before, and then the ceremonial officer beside him came up.
before the next messenger enters the palace.
"But..." The knight wanted to say more, but his companions saw the situation and pulled him, causing him to stop speaking and retreat obediently.
Only after several people walked out of the hall and outside the palace did the knight speak.
"Why don't you let me tell you, do you know the current situation in the territory?"
"We know, Hetlin." The companion beside him said, and several others also stopped.
"But you are still a little impulsive. If I hadn't pulled you just now, I'm afraid you would have complained bitterly."
The black knight was silent for a while, then said: "Yes."
"But that will only make the situation embarrassing. We are already in a state of asking for help, so we don't want to offend those big shots anymore."
"I know, I understand, but-" He paused.
"This is the best opportunity at the moment. If we are asked to purchase food by ourselves, the money alone will definitely not be enough." He shook his fist, feeling a little resentful in his heart, but he didn't know how to vent it.
"That's all, let us figure it out ourselves."
Several people shook their heads and walked out of the palace gate a little dejectedly.
That night, the Rose Palace where Lily was.
After taking a shower, Lily sat in the study room, which used to be Aimanke's office. The room was heated by the alchemy circle. Even in October, she didn't feel cold.
Wearing a loose nightgown, Lily looked at the page in her hand. This was the list and information of the envoys who had recently come to the imperial capital. In addition to her, there were two maids in the room, one of whom was rocking a crib, and the other was standing.
At Lily's side.
"The situation in the north has been getting worse and worse recently." Lily sighed as she looked at the report on the page. She also saw what happened during the day, but she didn't speak.
"Yes, Your Majesty. But there is not much surplus food in the treasury now. If you open your mouth again, I am afraid there will be more people asking for it." The maid warned the Queen with a reminder to prevent her from sudden kindness.
"I understand, ugh..." Lily put down the page.
Since the defeat of the empire, all revenues and expenditures have begun to shrink, and some of the great nobles who had been suppressed before have begun to reappear. Although it is still peaceful on the surface, it is hard to say secretly.
Even she, the queen who lives deep in the palace, has heard a lot of news now.
Aimank's throne was unjust, and the Ansel brothers are the legitimate heirs of the empire.
It is not so much that these nobles care about the legitimacy of the throne, but rather that they express their hatred after being deprived of their power. Over the years, Aimanke's policies have offended many great nobles, causing them to lose their profits.
The dead crown prince brothers were just the most suitable banners they jointly launched to make a fuss about.