Geoffrey's unexpected guidance 2

Aria's pov

His words sank in and I nodded. He was right. Those ministers were pissed but I made my point across so it wouldn't come as a surprise to them when I take charge in the court.

"I get your point,"

He looked at the time and sighed, "I am afraid this concludes it for now. I think you have another lesson in a few minutes. We would pick up from where we stopped next time,"

"Thank you, this was truly what I needed to stimulate my brain."

The maid knocked and let herself in telling me it's time to go. I gave Geoffrey a smile before I walked out.

The embroidery room was warm and filled with the soft hum of conversation, the scent of wool, and the sound of needles and threads working through fabric.