Kyera watched them run off and held Feya still . "Your maids are quick to spread lies . No doubt something they learned from you . " she gripped Freya's wrist tight, her back to Kyera's chest . The First princess tried to struggle but only increased her pain .
"You won't get away with this . There is no way the Emperor will let a violent forest rat marry our Third Prince " Feya chuckled triumphantly, more than happy to endure the pain . She even tried to jerk down and break her wrist to settle this trap once and for all . Kyera however followed her movement just enough to keep her bone in tact .
"Oh? Our Clovis? Dear if my senses speak true, you had your chance with him once . Why you left I can't be bothered to care about . However, I will say this Raina and Clovis belong to me . Deal with it . " Kyera's voice was soft and whispered against Feya's ear . She finally shoved her away, Feya falling to the ground hard . Kyera dusted her dress off .
Advertisement"What do you mean?" Feya replied turning to face Kyera, her eyes burning with fire . She felt a uneasy twinge in her heart and the merciless grin on Kyera's lips . Her expression was almost predatory .
"I know Raina's mother doesn't lay within the earth . You resemble each other when you don't wear the makeup . As she gets older she will be a beauty just like you . Pity she will never see you as her mother . Don't worry I will raise My Daughter well . " Kyera purred as the sound of guards on the path caught her attention . "Tell the truth . " Kyera warned her .
The First Queen rushed out in front with several guards on either side of her . The Empress and several of her maids Kyera didn't recognize not far behind . Seeing Feya on the ground, Queen Kira helped her to her feet .
"Oh dear… come let's get up . Is anything broken? I will teach that witch a lesson for you . " Queen Kira growled turning fiery eyes on Kyera .
Princess Kyera didn't back down, though she showed respect with a bow . "Lady Queen, should you not hear the story before deciding to punish me?" Kyera asked letting her face fall to a vulnerable sad expression .
"The maids burst into the hall screaming about you beating up the First Princess . How dare you suggest royal servants lie . " The queen pointed out . Reminding them that she had the upper hand . Kyera allowed her eyes to cast to the ground, pulling herself in a bit as if she was sad . The Queen couldn't help but grin . There was nothing the heathen could say now . She would have to reward her daughter in law later .
"I see… on the words of two maids you condemn me? Without so much as asking what happened? I see… then I will say no more . " Kyera pulled herself up to full height, brushing away the sad submissiveness she had shown moments before . However, a carefully crafted flaw in her armor showed the sadness in her eyes .
"Then you will take the lashings for your misdeeds . We do not tolerate such behavior here . " The queen added but the sound of grass crushing under wheels was heard .
"Queen Kira, I was unaware you were in charge of the harem . I was also unaware we sentenced without listening to all sides . Your heart is clouding your judgement . " Empress Eve spoke, her tone clearly correcting the Queen .
"Evelyn all due respect but she is your daughter in law . You are too close to be impartial . " Queen kira replied, made bold by the fact she wasn't aware the Emperor stood quietly near by .
"Is Feya not your daughter in law? Are those maids not her maids? It is their word against hers and you are no more fit to judge this situation than I . " Evelyn replied, her eyes calm and kind even as she stated these facts . She would not allow Clovis ' wife to be to he bullied like this .
"There is no one else then, you suggest we don't punish her for her actions because the witnesses are maids?" Kira challenged and at that point Kyera frowned . There was a lot going on .
"I am not arguing this with you, First Queen Kira . You are not in charge here . I am the Empress and will hear both sides of this event . " Eve finally couldn't help but put her in her place .
"You are weak, and unwell . You should be resting and focusing on recovering your legs before you try to manage affairs of the harem . " Kira replied, a certain sneering quality to her words . Kyera was suddenly pissed off . How dare she throw Eve's infirmary in her face .
"Queen Kira, you should not speak to the Empress in such a way . " Clovis corrected her as he walked up the path with Alexi by his side . Alexi looked a bit disheveled as if he had been running or tree climbing recently
Chapter end
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