After listening to the introductions and matching clans to elders, Tapiwa started addressing the elders. "Thank you, everyone, for coming. I know that I have kept you waiting for a very long time. My sincere apologies!"
As a new queen, she had refused to meet these elders for nearly two weeks, as she was busy with other things. She just hoped that they weren't petty and held grudges.
She was working hard for the kingdom, after all.
"It is our duty to serve the crown and the kingdom!" the elders responded firmly, their tones flattering and it made Tapiwa feel giddy.
Being flattered was truly something great. It didn't matter if the other person meant it or not. Just listening to it made a person feel thrilled.
"And so, am I?" she couldn't help but say with a smile as she looked at the ten elders who probably had their own thoughts at that moment.
