Chapter 30: Plotting (3)
Solomon greatly disliked Tyrion’s attitude. He couldn’t place where the prince learned to speak like this and had only once come close to an answer by assuming the queen was having an affair with some rude bastard.
Tyrion was going to bring trouble, which the court wouldn’t stand for. There was a way of doing things which Tyrion was yet to learn.
"This won’t make me change my mind, Prince Tyrion. The court has all agreed that you should distance yourself from the young lady. Just for a moment," Solomon said, to sway Tyrion. "We have all noticed your interest in Miss Penelope Collins."
Solomon understood why a man like Tyrion would be so invested in a young woman like Penelope. There was no denying that Penelope inherited her mother’s beauty, which made her stand out among her peers.
If Solomon were a few years younger and Duke Collins were not a difficult man, he would ask for her hand or consider arranging something with his son.
"She is a beautiful woman, but right now, bad gossip follows her. The town has already made up its mind that she is cursed like her mother once was. We don’t need you to be the hero to save her from this gossip," said Solomon.
"Duke Collins will find a way to shield his daughter from the town. We are certain of it," Arthur said to back up Solomon. "You must focus on finding a young woman without any incidents, the palace will need to explain. The sooner you marry, the better."
"It is not the court’s place to get involved in who I will wed. You may only offer advice, and I can choose to ignore it. I am choosing to ignore it. This meeting is done," Tyrion announced, so everyone could proceed to leave.
"That girl is going to ruin you," Solomon warned Tyrion.