After the Duke met with the advisors, everything seemed to return to normal. The maids and knights seemed more relaxed, but what remained were the beautiful tapestries and organization of the gardens, which had been done quickly for the nobles who presided over the lands that made up Chemois.
It turned out that Irene's father didn't attend, and it was just as she had already suspected. He was simply disinterested in getting involved in politics and having to pick a side when all he wanted to do with the rest of his days was protect his lands and teach his son how to one day take over for him.
