"This is the best opportunity right now. If we were to purchase food ourselves, the money we have would definitely not be enough." He waved his fist, feeling a little resentful, but not knowing how to vent it.
"Well, let us figure it out on our own."
A few people shook their heads and walked out of the palace gate in a somewhat dejected manner.
That night, in the Rose Palace where Lily was.
After taking a shower, Lily sat in the study, which used to be Amank's office. The room was heated by an alchemy array, so it didn't feel cold even in October.
Wearing a loose nightgown, Lily read the paper in her hand. It contained a list of envoys who had recently arrived in the imperial capital, along with intelligence. Besides her, there were two other maids in the room, one rocking the crib while the other stood beside Lily.
"The situation in the north has been getting worse lately." Lily sighed as she looked at the report on the page. She had also seen what happened during the day, but she didn't say anything.
"Yes, Your Majesty. But there is not much surplus food in the national treasury now. If we open it again, I am afraid that more people will ask for it." The maid advised Her Majesty the Queen in a reminder to prevent her from suddenly showing kindness.
"I understand, alas..." Lily put down the paper.
Since the empire's defeat, all revenues and expenditures have begun to shrink, and some of the nobles who were previously suppressed have begun to re-emerge. Although there is still harmony on the surface, the situation behind the scenes is not so clear.
Even she, the queen living in the deep palace, has heard a lot of news.
Aimank's throne was not obtained legitimately, and the Ansel brothers are the legitimate heirs to the empire.
Rather than caring about the legitimacy of the throne, these nobles were expressing their resentment at having their power stripped away. Over the years, Aimanke's policies had offended many of the nobles, causing them to suffer significant losses.
The deceased prince brothers were just the most suitable banner for them to use to make a fuss.
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