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Queen Daphne allowed her own lips to stretch into a smile too. “You flatter me, Minister Dento.”

“He only speaks the truth, Your Gracious,” the minister of public works seconded. The other nodded too.

Queen Daphne was happy. In the world of royalties and ruling, compliments came at a high price. At least now they wouldn’t be discussing her marr—

“Which reminds me, Your Highness, that I have compil