Chapter 56: Selfish (1)
In the palace, King Tobias Castro sat in a room filled with men from the court.
"My king. Time narrows down for when the prince must take a wife by his side, yet we do not know which young lady will be our queen. This is why the court must be more involved in choosing his wife," Solomon argued.
"We all know that there is one young woman who stands above her peers with the prince’s attention. You all not liking her doesn’t change that. I am well aware that my son must act fast," said Tobias.
Tobias knew just how important it was that everything be in place and didn’t need the court to tell him.
"The crown prince also knows that time is counting down fast, and I assure you that he is making an effort to pick a bride. News has reached me of him sending extravagant gifts," said Tobias.
"With all due respect, there is much said about Penelope Collins at this time. Perhaps it would not be a good idea for her to marry the prince. I say this with great concern for the town and palace," Solomon said, followed by other men from the court agreeing.
"When it was my time to pick a wife, I had trouble with men from the court like you not liking my choice. Years later, there is no denying that Queen Hazel was a perfect choice. I know what is at play here," Tobias said, uninterested in who they wanted to suggest for Tyrion.
Tobias knew well that the court was more interested in finding a young lady whose father aided the court. Not a young lady with a heart fit to be a queen.
"As you know, many of the women vying to be at his side either only care about the title of queen, or they are forced by their fathers seeking power. The prince shall pick a wife who has a good heart. A woman he can love," Tobias said, ignoring the wishes of the court.