"It is alright, Queen Lauren," Minister Haystone said with a gentle smile. "We were greeted by His Majesty earlier but he is having a meeting with the council right now."
Lauren sat across the two. Jennifer bowed her head curtly before speaking.
"Pardon us for coming without prior notice, Your Majesty. I asked my father to accompany me to meet you."
The servant poured tea for Lauren.
"May I ask what your concern is?"
A thoughtful look was plastered on Lauren's face. Her delicate fingers held the teacup but when she was about to take a sip, she stopped halfway. She noticed something.
She looked at the guard standing on the pillar behind Jennifer and Minister Haystone. Then she glanced at the servant who served her the tea who was now walking away. The guard nodded.
There was already a tea kettle on the table but the servant came with another kettle. The female servant was also unfamiliar to her, which caught her attention.
