Seelima was no fool who could not spot the various cracks appearing in her relationship with Ptolomy.
Rather, the many palace maids and priests she employed as spies would bring her all kinds of worrying news every day.
For instance, they told her that some of the temple priests, most probably on either Lord Assazd's or Amenheraft's payroll, had posed to Ptolomy that even if she could give him a boy, because of her age and history, the infant would likely be cursed- growing up to be rebellious and possibly even snatching the throne from his father through blood.
They instead introduced him to various other women, presenting them as much better alternatives, which included Lord Assazd's daughter.
Yes, that is right, Lord Assazd's daughter was only the most prominent addition to Ptolomy's harem; there were plenty of other new pretty faces too.
