I like older women

Azriel was beaming proudly at Dahlia who just destroyed the fragile egos of the shameless men. "That was amazing." He whispered to her.

"Thank you." Dahlia whispered back.

"Ehem," One of the dukes cleared his throat once the shock wore off. "Wow, My lady, that was such a knowledgeable intake you had on the matter. I admit I'm not quite familiar with Lord Darren but I do agree that he's an admirable man… If I may ask, how do you know all this?"

"I love to read in my free time and learn as much as I can. I suppose you all thought I would be clueless on such things, since they are matters of the men, right?" Dahlia called them out on their behavior by quoting the earlier duke's misogynistic words.

"Not at all, My Lady." The duke she quoted quickly tried to defend himself. "I'm glad the kingdom is getting such a smart queen like you." He nervously spoke with sweat trickling down his forehead.