The Palace of Roses was the heart of the imperial residence, where Empress Cecilia Sierre presided.
A large number of nobles gathered in this secluded space, all of them loyal members of the imperial faction.
"What brings everyone here?"
Empress Cecilia Sierre asked softly, holding a porcelain teacup with elegance. She had been in a good mood lately, particularly because the luxurious goods from the Carriers Duchy were delivered to her first.
This tea set, in particular, was a one-of-a-kind item, and she had set up this gathering partly to show it off. She wanted everyone to see the teacup that so many noble ladies were coveting.
Soon, a middle-aged nobleman with a stern expression bowed and spoke up.
"May I speak first?"
"Yes, go ahead, Viscount Hubert," the Empress replied.
