Hoax.

Shi Lang heard what the queen said in silence, and his mind buzzed. He did not expect the lady to even arrange something like this with the President of The Federation. Shi Lang asked, "Why were we not informed?" 

Nexalia sighed and said, "The reason is very simple, I did not want anyone from the delegation to be bought out by my brother. It may seem like, I am the queen, but Abbey has long ago planted his spies inside the palace and even in the palace guard." 

Darcx asked, "Why did he not assassinate you then? There are a lot of ways to kill someone without them finding out about it." 

His words made Nexalia sigh and said, "The ruler must be a female, Ever since our mother took the throne the people supported her and it became a trend. Abbey was the first choice of the new ruler, but he was rejected by the people." 

Amelia asked, "Why?"

Nexalia shrugged her shoulder and said, "I really have no idea."