She Is Not a Witch Chapter 98: Call for help from the North
Titania, the House of Roses.
Queen Lily Esther is sitting in front of the vanity mirror at this moment, letting several maids comb her hair and dress her up. This week's Imperial Conference will be held in half an hour, and she will also appear.
Although many aristocrats regard her as a vase queen, the majesty of the royal family is still there today because of the assistance of the regent.
"Are you ready?" Lily looked at herself in the mirror, and her figure was set off by three gorgeous red dresses layered with each other. Maybe it wasn't stunning at first, but under this graceful attire, it gradually gave her a luxurious aura.
Clothes can indeed change a person's spiritual temperament.
Lily lifted her skirt and stood up, feeling a little emotional in her heart, then picked up the child on the bed beside her, and walked out of the palace with the maids.
The resplendent and resplendent imperial hall is tall and magnificent, the sun shines in through the mosaic-patterned 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 edge of the windows are also full of fairy style. As a kingdom jointly founded by humans and elves, many buildings in Titania still retain the fantastic and magnificent features of the early days.
The heavy and large doors were slowly pushed open by the court knights, and then aristocratic officials in uniforms gradually entered the arena.
After they all stood still, the court attendant shouted, and soon after, two rows of red-clothed guards in bright armor entered the hall. They separated the two sides, separating the nobles from the middle road.
"Her Majesty is here~"
"His Majesty the Regent has arrived~"
Then the gracefully dressed Red Queen entered the hall, and walking with her was Prince Edlund in military uniform.
After the two sat on the two thrones, the court ceremonial officer began to preside over the meeting.
As usual, the officials will first inform everyone in the hall of the latest news from various places, and then they will talk about their proposals and ideas. During the period, some people agree and object, and both parties will tell their respective reasons. If they refuse to make concessions, it will be decided by the queen or the regent.
"Your Majesty the beautiful queen, Your Royal Highness the Prince, I come from the northern part of the empire, the distant cold leaf collar."
After the ceremonial officer called, a knight in black iron armor entered the hall. Of course, at this time his weapon was left outside, and his helmet was also taken off.
"Please get up." After receiving the response, the knight raised his head. Under the short black hair was a square face. It's been a long journey.
After curtseying, the knight stood up, first introduced himself, and then expressed his request.
"Because of the continuous heavy snowfall in the north, the food in the territory is getting less and less, so Lord Tucson sent me to wait 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 this is the first time they have seen so many great nobles. What's more, the two sitting above can easily decide their life and death, so it's hard not to feel nervous.
However, during the few seconds of waiting, before the two His Majesties could speak, a tall and thin nobleman stood up first.
"I know you have difficulties, but this is the 22nd time I have received similar messages and requests this month."
"The solution to the matter in the northern part of the empire is currently under preparation, so please go back, and we will notify you if there is any progress." In the past, Aimanke's red-faced close minister is also the current imperial minister of the court.
The people in the hall have seen such scenes many times in the past six months. At first, a few nobles who cared about face would donate some supplies symbolically, but now that batch after batch came, and there were even repeated ones, they gradually became indifferent.
Compassion is not endless, and they are tired of hearing these crying content.
"It's really boring...."
"Everyone knows what happened in the north, and several batches of aid have been sent."
"We have nothing to do, this is a natural disaster."
"I can only wish them patience in the past, and everyone is having a hard time now."
For a while, there were whispers of discussion in the hall, and after a while, the crisp copper bell in the hall was rang, and the scene became quiet again.
"I deeply sympathize with the disaster and suffering in the northern border. Now the empire is thinking of a way, and will provide some help and support in the future." Edron said the same words as in the past, and then the representative beside him The ceremonial officer stepped forward and began to let the next envoy enter the hall.
"But..." The knight wanted to say more, but the companion around him saw the situation and pulled him, so he stopped his words and retreated obediently.
The knight didn't speak until several people walked out of the hall and outside the palace.
"Why don't you let me tell you, do you know the current situation in the territory?"
"We know, Heitlin." The companion beside him spoke, 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, and then said: "Yes."
"But that will only make the scene embarrassing. We are already in a state of asking for help, so don't offend those big shots."
"I know, I understand, but—" He paused.
"This is the best opportunity right now. If we were to purchase food by ourselves, the money alone would definitely not be enough." He waved his fist, feeling a little resentful in his heart, but he didn't know how to vent it.
"Forget it, let us figure out a way for ourselves."
The few people shook their heads and walked out of the palace gate in a little dejection.
That night, the Rose Palace where Lily was.
After taking a bath, Lily sat in the study, which used to be the place where Amanke worked. The room was heated by the alchemy circle, so it didn't feel cold even in October.
Wearing a loose nightdress, Lily looked at the paper in her hand, which was the list and information of the envoys who came to the imperial capital recently. In addition to her, there were two maids in the room, one of whom was rocking the crib, and the other was standing beside Lily.
"The situation in the north is getting worse recently." Looking at the report on the page, Lily sighed. She also saw what happened during the day, but she didn't say anything ~IndoMTL.com~ Yes, Your Majesty. But now there is not much surplus food in the national treasury. If you open your mouth again, I am afraid that more people will ask for it. "The maid used a reminder to advise Her Majesty the Queen to prevent her sudden kindness.
"I see, alas..." Lily put down the paper.
Since the defeat of the empire, all revenues and expenditures have begun to shrink, and some of the previously suppressed nobles have also begun to reappear. Although there is still harmony on the surface, it is hard to say in the dark.
Even she, the queen in the deep palace, has heard a lot of news now.
Emank's throne was wrongly acquired, and the Ansair brothers are the orthodox heirs of the empire.
It is not so much that these nobles care about the legitimacy of the throne, but rather express their hatred for being deprived of power. In these years, Aimanke's policy has offended many nobles and caused them to lose their interests.
The brothers of the crown prince who died were nothing more than a banner they jointly launched, which is the most suitable banner for making a fuss about.