A murmur swept through the court, and Lady Celestia's eyes sparkled with a mixture of gratitude and humility..
Lucius's expression revealed a mixture of astonishment and realization. Queen Sophia's icy demeanor betrayed her displeasure, while the Queen Mother's eyes held a glint of approval for Lady Celestia.
As the court absorbed the news, the minister's murmured to each other but didn't dare to say anything openly.
In the aftermath of Lady Celestia's promotion to Consort, Queen Sophia's displeasure lingered in the air like an unspoken storm. As the court settled into anticipation, she couldn't conceal her unease.
Queen Sophia, her voice edged with skepticism "Your Majesty, is this not too sudden? Prince Aiden's tragic demise still hangs over us. Are we to forget the order of succession so swiftly?"
