Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 146

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CHAPTER 144

Once Era arrived at the venue, she was there early and met that some of the women and arrived too. Without further ado, she took her seat and waited for the event to begin.

It was just a tea eating get together and nothing more so she wasn’t worried about anything.

At the said time, everything kick started but she noticed all of the women had attended, save for one.

Her nemesis. Nevertheless, she tried her best not to say anything about it and just be happy that someone’s face wasn’t going to ruin her mood for her.

Before long, the ladies began speaking about the recent happenings and changes that the king had been making.

Though for now it was mainly written, but they could see the ministers adjusting and everyone being on their toes.

At that point, most of the ladies were happy save for a few of which their husbands were the funny and wicked Lords, they refused to see the joy the others were having.

Taking her time, Era began to note them all one by one and see those who she could use to reach out to their husbands and get her supporters.

“Seeing what his majesty has begun, I was wondering if your majesty has some plans as well,” the First Lady spoke up after sometime.

“Hmm, do you have anything in mind, Lady Savana?” Era asked.

She did not need anyone to know her plans, rather she wanted to here their suggestions and see what they could do for the people.

“Well what I mean, I think, we ladies should also have our project that we can render. Let’s say to support his majesty.”

“I concur with Lady Savana, your majesty it really would be great. I want a way where each house can render something. If it is to help out the schools out there or make it so that the poor would have a sense of belonging when it came to our balls.”

“Thank you, Lady Oriana. Anyone else has a suggestion?”

A fat middle aged lady nodded her head as she raised her right hand, waiting to be called.

“Yes, your majesty. I think now, the farmers are complaining about yields. His majesty may not have heard about it since some petitions are covered up but what can we do, say trading with neigbouring kingdoms to get more crops and plant them?”

“That is another good idea.”

“Any other?”

“Well, though Etheria is flourishing, I believe we should host a celebration we ladies and invite the his majesty and the Lords, so as to tell them our petition, then we can use this as a means to give back to the people. A mini festival to celebrate Etheria’s glory while adding it a public fair with games and other things.”

Soon the ladies began murmuring amongst themselves. Of course a public fair isn’t or wasn’t a bad idea. But bringing it up to the Lords, considering someone like Lord Caspian, they may face lots of oppositions.

“Fine,” Era began. “I have heard you all. And you have great ideas. First of all, I would love to say yes, I have plans. Plans to help with those poor war orphans left to wander without any hope and also I was thinking like a foundation, to gather them.”

Even though she brought this idea, she was not planning to merge her project with theirs because of Eleora and the bond the kids have built.

If anything were to go wrong now, she did not want the Lords picking on them and calling them outcasts, so it was better to leave them aside.

“Basically, that would be a long time idea but for starters, the issue with the jobs for the farmers since harvest time isn’t close and some of the other plants are not yielding well. Yes we would bring it up to his majesty, they can employ these farmers in areas of building, to give them something to gear their work towards while still earning as they await the proper harvest season.”

“But your majesty, what of those not eligible to join in the building of houses, more ministries, temples and statues?”

“Then when we buy crops from the neighboring kingdom’s they can begin planting those and still get paid. In fact from the lands we have from war, we can use some to mass farm major crops, rice, beans, millet and the likes and pay them.”

“Good, in time when the harvest comes, the kingdom owns the farm and we can sell to our people at a cheaper rate while selling to their nations at a relatively higher price than our people,” Lady Savana added.

“Exactly. In time, be it war or anything, Etheria would be prepared. Then as for the festival, it is a great way of showing to the people that we do not discriminate, while giving them a larger market and also ensuring free food for those two to three days.”

“It would ensure a closeness for the people,” Lady Oriana added.

“Yes, anyone in support?”

Most of the ladies raised their hands supporting the motion. One of such reason was due to the fact that they as women were giving to the society and showing the men they were relatively relevant.

“It is settled then. We would bring it up to the Lord as his majesty that we want to hold a festival for everyone in the kingdom to celebrate together and then once it is approved, we would make our petition.”

“Agreed, your majesty. In line with the recent developments, I would say, your dream to help out the orphans from war, is one to be proud of and you have my support, your grace. When the time is right, House of Tishba would be your backbone.”

“Thank you, Lady Savana. It means a lot.”

“Happy to be of service,” she bowed her head and when she raised it up, all she had on her face was smiles.

For the next few minutes, they all laughed about little things and Era felt she had made a little impact and it was time to leave when suddenly one of the ladies lightly hit her spoon against her tea cup, garnering all the attention towards her direction as she spoke up.

“By the way, your majesty, I know it has not been raised but if I am right, I think all the ladies of the kingdom have the same thought. Well almost all, give or take.”

“And what thought is that?” Era asked, not really knowing where she was gearing at.

“We all are looking forward to seeing a young one racing down the palace corridors,” she added and looked in Era’s direction.

“Yes. We all know and it is no news at all that his majesty favours you and we wish the kingdom can smile brighter.” Another one of the ladies quickly added, supporting the first.

Her lips parted, how where they seeing all of these when she and Vidor where nothing short of being close that way?

Just because he favored her once over Diona did not change anything. Vidor was still who he was and there was no changing that in her mind.

“You do not have to feel shy your majesty,” a different lady added when she saw how Era parted her lips and gazed at them in surprise. “You have our support. My family has some herbs, it does help when one wants to take in. It would be my pleasure to gift some to your majesty,” she added.

“Yes, we would be happy to help in anyway, your majesty. Just name it and know that you have the support of House of Clarion.”

She felt touched really that they were trying although most jus wanted her favour since she was favoured but I guess that is what being favoured brings with it.

“Thank you all but I think it may be…”

She had just began speaking when she saw a figure walking up to where they were having their tea party and paused.

Wondering what might have done wrong, they all followed the line of her sight and their eyes came to land in the one person tehybahd wished would not show up and specifically at this time.

By the time she got to the big table, she lightly bowed her had tonEra and went to take her seat as though her manners were lacking and she did not notice anyone there.

“Diona, get up,” Era pronounced with ease as she picked up her tea cup and brought it to her lips with her gaze still facing forward.

She was tempted to complain but then she pursed her lips together and did what was asked of her.

“Did you come in late or not?”

“I acid.”

“Did you see these beautiful ladies seated here or not?”

“I did.”

“And did you other to greet them or apologise for coming late?”

She fell silent.

“I asked a question Lady Diona and I except an answer.”

“I did not.”

Era half smiled and turned her head mid way to where Diona was seated.