Lonely Flower - 9 chapter

Liliana's room

- My Lady, there is an Imperial meeting this afternoon, will you go? Or would you like me to say that you won't go? - Ria

- I will go.Last time I did not went there, this time I will be attending -Liliana

- But Your Majesty, you do not feel well - Anna

- It's ok. There is a lot of important matters that we have to discuss - Liliana - I just can't not go

- I heard there was another flood in the South last week...- Ria

- What?!- Anna

- Yeah...I thought they found what to do , but it seems i was wrong . I just want to go and see what they will do about it - said Liliana while drinking her tea.

- It seems you already know what to do - Ria

- Yes , I do - said calmly Liliana- there was a lot of time to think , i just can't let other people suffer any longer while some useless people can't do something useful for their homeland, except blabbering nonsense . Anna help me chance

- Right away! - Anna

The Imperial main hall

The meeting was about to start . Nobles and aristocrats was already there waiting for the King and the Queen to come. The doors opened and the King came in alone.

- Greeting the King! - said everybody by bowing

- Let's start the meeting - said Andreas

Everybody was surprised by Queen's absence

- But Your Majesty, what about the Queen? - said one of them

- She won't be coming, so let's start - Andreas

Suddenly doors opened and Queen entered the hall

- Greeting the Queen! - said everybody

Andras was surprise by her sudden presence

- Sorry, I'm a little late - said Liliana - Let's start

She went and sat next to King

Andreas looked at her and thought

'She loose weight and her expression is pale'

The meeting has started ....

- There have also been robber attacks on villages in the west . Since we sent our warriors there, they were caught and punished - was telling one of the nobles - And also , Your Majesty , the people want to build a monument in honor of the King and Queen of our country, as a thank you for your help to the people.

- Well ... I think - Andreas

- Please refrain from unnecessary expenses! - said Liliana - we do not meed something like this! They're people of this land of course we should help them, this is our duty . And you if you have a lot of money then , first thing you can do is lower taxes!

- But Your Majesty! We can't!

- Food prices have increased significantly . What should poor people who can't afford to buy them do? What about the flooding of the South? Have you found a solution yet? - Liliana

- We are still thinking about the way to fix it - said one of the man

- But it took so long , we need come up with a solution! - Andreas

- You're right, Your Majesty- said Count Manwis - I think for now we meed to build a dam , but it's only temporarily

Liliana sighed

- We need to build a dam, you're right , Count Manwis, and after dig a channels along the edges - Liliana

- Channels? What for? - count Manwis

- The channels will help the folks with their water need and also watering the crops - said Liliana- With this we can help the people and give them work to do with salary and they can also save their homes

- That.....that's incredible! Your Majesty is so smart - count Manwis

- If that's all I will take my leave , Your Majesty - said Liliana

- Yes, of course - Andreas

Liliana left the main hall without looking back at Andreas

Liliana's room

- My lady , did you called me? - Anna

- Help me change my clothes - Liliana

- Yes - Anna

- Such a long day , I want to go out but I can't . I'm afraid to meet them outside- Liliana - I'm miserable

- You're very hurt , my lady - said Anna - sometimes love can be exhausting , so you need a rest

- You're right. I'm really lucky to have you and Ria by my side - Liliana

- It's my pleasure - Anna

The next day

THe Main Palace

- Your Majesty, are serious about this? - Lancel - Her Majesty is your wife after all, you can't just cast her aside! And as I can see she loves you!

- But I DON"T LOVE HER! - Andreas - I can't with her....and as my friend and a close aide I hope you understand me

- .... - Lancel did not say anything

Liliana's side

- Your Majesty! - was running and shouting Ria

- Ria? What happened? Take your breathe first! - said Liliana

- His ...huf...puff..His Majesty takes the second wife! - said Ria out of breathe

- What ? - said Liliana with shocked look in her face