Most people after seeing the changes in the Duke and Duchess's relationship at the Land of Taldain feel relief. The Ducal couple act like the newlyweds should as if no one can separate them.
The most heated discussion was definitely the day when the Duke took the Duchess on a date and did not return to the mansion overnight. The Knights who were assigned to monitor them from afar also said that both of them didn't even have dinner and spent time together at the inn all night without going out. Surely, this led to rumors saying that maybe they will be blessed with a child sooner than people expected.
However, while on the voyage to return to the Kingdom of Phoenix, suddenly the relationship between the two became cold. No storm, no wind, just suddenly, the Duke and the Duchess frown each time they run into each other. Even the whole crew on the ship felt awkward seeing them.