"Deranged?" Selvig's impassive mood suddenly plummeted. "You dare call my queen deranged? Right in front of me? Who do you think you are?"
"...ah, I've done it. I have to tell Lady Shen about this." Jillian didn't even care about Selvig's mad expression as she turned to the side and murmured, dropping her ridiculing smile. The maid then turned to the seething prince. "I didn't mean to let my old self bleed through, but… everyone inside Talcum knew of this… character the princess had. Only those outside would assume that the princess is all about gentleness and softness.
"You should investigate about your wife a little more, crown prince. You wouldn't want to be derided for being ignorant. As you may have heard, knowledge is a kind of power you can hold even against those who are more powerful than you." Jillian did a curtsy as if it was her way of excusing herself.
