The Kingdom of Serpentine was changing. As soon as word got out that there was to be a new ruler, everyone was taken by surprise. Didn't their king just disappear and their queen took charge?
Now, a new queen was in charge.
"Did you hear? The new Queen is the eldest princess!"
"Who?"
"Princess Athena!"
"The one who'd just returned to court a couple of years ago?"
"I hear she has multiple husbands! I wonder if all of them are going to be king."
"Are you sure you got that right? I thought the rumors just say she has multiple lovers."
There was a lot of gossip amongst the common folk about the new Queen's love life. In fact, it was the talk of the town. Zicheng could not help but chuckle when he heard some of the gossip floating around.
He was at a street market stall, looking for the perfect gift for his soon-to-be wife.
"That's what you're going to get her?" A familiar voice rang out from behind him.
