Chapter Queenship Wisdom
-Celestoria-
As Queen Melisandre cradled her newborn son, Prince Terrence, in the opulent chambers of Celestoria, the air was filled with joy and celebration. The maidservants, bustling with excitement, couldn’t contain their happiness for the queen who had finally been blessed with a male heir. Their voices bubbled with chatter, expressing delight at the prospect of a new era in the kingdom.
Amidst the jubilation, the maidservants indulged in a hushed exchange of gossip. “Have you heard? With Prince Terrence’s arrival, Draven and Oberon will surely be pushed down in the line of succession,” whispered one maid with a gleeful smile.
Another, with a conspiratorial tone, added, “It’s about time the queen had a son of her own. This changes everything.”
However, their conversation did not escape Queen Melisandre’s keen ears. With a gentle but authoritative voice, she hushed the maidservants, “Ladies, let’s not indulge in speculations. Prince Draven and Prince Oberon are dear to me, and I have no intention of altering their place in my heart or in the line of succession. Each member of this kingdom holds a significant role, and I treat them all as my own.”
The maidservants, realizing their indiscretion, lowered their heads apologetically. “Forgive us, Your Majesty. We spoke out of turn,” one of them said.
Queen Melisandre, maintaining her regal composure, offered a gracious smile. “There is nothing to forgive, my dear servants. Let us focus on celebrating this joyous occasion and welcome my son with open hearts. The unity of Celestoria is paramount, and I hold both Draven and Oberon in high regard.”
The maidservants, chastened by the queen’s wisdom and benevolence, nodded in agreement and continued their duties with renewed reverence for the royal family. In the midst of the festivities, the queen’s words resonated, emphasizing the importance of unity and familial bonds in the kingdom of Celestoria.