For a brief second, the court room was silence. Their eyes were even on me even when I sat down.
"The suggestion of her majesty is great. I think her majesty's suggestion should be done immediately." The elder said. He was called Elder Kenan.
"I also think so. This will benefit the empire even after many years." Another elder said.He was Alfred.
"I agree." The Minister of Agriculture said."This will also help the agricultural sector. The kingdom will flourish with many food stuffs." Minister Ralph, the minister of Agriculture said.
All the people in the room agreed except Minister Enosh.He always had a problem.
"This is great but it will affect the people."He said with his cold face. Who was he trying to scare?
"What do you mean?"Elder Kenan asked with an expression of 'don't care'.
"Minister Enosh need not worry. The treasure room will not be bare. This project will not even cost a thousand." I said. People in there got to realise his intention. He was the one that chose me.
"Why should the Minister of Finance worry about the treasury. The money is after all being used for the well-being of the people."Elder Kenan said. He became a chump. He had no sense, how come he was a minister. All he cared about was the money and not the people.
"Minister Enosh, the people make up the empire not the money." I said politely, then sat down.
Many eyes fell on me as they were widely opened. I didn't care. I had no manners after all. Even Amos' eyes were widely opened looking at me. Elder Kenan was having a proud look. Minister Enosh felt a burning sensation in him, but he forced a smile. He was the one that brought it upon himself.
"What does his majesty thinks?"Asked Elder Kenan.
"The suggestions of her majesty are good. Amos will provide the people." He said. 'She wasn't same after all.' He thought.
"I wanted to ask, how will be do it? We have no plan. Why don't we give this project to her majesty since she suggested it. No one can do it better than her." Minister Enosh said.
" I will gladly accept, but this is for the minister of interior affairs." I denied politely . Amos looked at me proudly.'She really knows how to deny.' He thought.
"I believe the Minister of Interior Affairs wouldn't mind, for the benefit of the people and empire."Minister Enosh said. What was he planning.
"I really don't want to take Minister Adah' s position and work."I denied politely again.
"But don't you want the benefit of the empire ?". He asked.
"I do, I will accept if the Minister of Interior Affairs also accept." There was a smile on my face. All eyes fell on Minister Adah. She was cut in between.
"I do want the benefit of the empire and people. I believe her majesty should take this project." She said.
"It will be my pleasure."
Minister Enosh was confused. Did he think I had no plans? I was three steps ahead of him.
"With this project, I will be needing the royal architecturer." I said. All eyes fell on Emperor Hezron.
"He will be at your service 24/7." He said.My plans were going according to.
"And would go wherever I want him to?"I asked looking at him.
"Anything you wish." He said.
Permission was given to me as I wanted. They didn't know what they've brought upon themselves. Hezron didn't think much when he signed me the permission. He wanted to be out of that room. 'Idiotic Emperor ' I thought.
"If there's nothing, court adjourn." He said.
We all stood up when he did and I walked out together with him. At least, i fulfilled that rule. He was a little ahead of me. When I got out, he was busily talking with Amos. I didn't mean and just passed by.
"Dorcas." He called her.
"Yes your majesty." She bowed to him.
"Teach your lady-"
"Some manners." I completed his statement. "His majesty shouldn't bother. A mannerless girl like me doesn't need teaching. Nothing will change." I said with a smile, bowed and walked away.
"I suppose her majesty over heard you that night." Amos said.
"Is that the reason she behaves like that? It all because I said she's mannerless. I'm amazed." He said. His lips curved up.
"Her majesty is really something." Amos added.
" Tell Lamech to keep a close eye on her. With just this, I believe she can do more mannerless - I mean against the rules behavior." He changed his words.
He wasn't even going to talk about manners or rules. I mistook what he was about to say.
I went to my study room to plan the two projects I had.
"Her majesty was a little rude." Dorcas said.
"I know, but he wanted that. He can call me mannerless but not my family." I said calmly.
"Is that why her majesty refuse to abide by the rules?" Asked Dorcas.
" No. I will abide by the rules. He is not the law." I said calmly. " Dorcas, please, get me the map of the empire." I said with a smile.
"Right away your majesty." Dorcas moved out.
After five minutes, she came back with the map and an envelop in her hand.
"A letter for her majesty." She said. I collected the letter with so much excitement. It was a letter from Mom. I happily opened the letter and read it. Mom said they're all doing well. Ada was missing me so much. That not wouldn't admit. Uriah also missed me so much, so did Dad. They wished me good life. I felt like crying after reading the letter.
I took a patch and quill and wrote a letter to them again. I sealed it and handed it to Dorcas.
"Please, send it for me." I said trying to hold back my tears.
"Yes your majesty." She said. I knew she wanted to comfort me. She went to deliver the letter.
To divert my mind, I took the map of the empire. I looked through the places and the possible ways where we could build and direct the water. Also, looking at the which river we could build in.
I wrote down all the suitable places and drew my own map. I also drew the fan mill and how it will be made. Due to this, i skipped lunch. I wanted everything done in the best way. Dorcas pleaded, but I still didn't eat lunch nor dinner. I felt no hunger while doing my work.
The royal architecturer visited my mansion. He came to tell me about the fixing of the store room.
"Plans are already done. Just need to go and fix."He said politely.
"Permission is already granted." I said with excited smile."There's another project."
"I've heard about that from Amos. When will it start?" He asked politely.
"I've made some designs and plans that I want your consult on." I said. He nodded. Dorcas brought out my designs and plans.
"Her majesty is very talented. All these are great plans and designs. I will start with getting the materials. We can check the places later." He suggested.
Everything was set and planned.