Chapter 77: I am a double edged sword.
Normally, Sigrid would have an arrogant response crafted and ready to go but she opted to stay silent and let the concerned mother lay out what troubled her.
Lady Silvana had paused, waiting fir Sigrid to respond but she was met with silence which drove her to continue.
"Your highness, you are one of the most talked about women in Eldoria, admired in some circles, beloved in others and hated in more than a few. Your bold choices in words, actions and..." her eyes roamed over the flat pink dress whose arms were completely open. Where it not for the light scarf around her arms, most people would be frowning. The gown itself hugged Sigrid’s body from up to down, were it not for the skirt attached to the back to hide the buttocks, it would be considered a scandal worthy outfit.
Sigrid’s brow furrowed in concern. "I see, please go on."
Lady Silvana exhaled, gathering her thoughts. "Your highness, it is not my intention to critique your choices, I am simply offering some caution. I am humbly requesting that you do not place my daughter in a precarious situation. I understand your position demands decisiveness, ruthless and courage, but I humbly request that you consider the safety and well-being of those that serve you loyally. My daughter is a fool for you for some reason, she seems to be happy to follow you into the flames forgetting the fact that flames burn."
Sigrid’s eyes softened, she turned to Mauve who was gouging herself on pastries as if their discussion was of no no concern to her. "Mauve is precious to me, you can be rest assured that I will protect her as best as I can."
She turned her head back to Lady Silvana, "You need to understand however that for any lady-in-waiting that serves any lady of the royal family, they are dancing on a double edged sword. One side is blunt and the other sharp, my ruthlessness is not just for my own preservation it is for my loved ones as well and the kingdom at large at times.
If I am soft, I will be crushed as will my ladies-in-waiting and my family. If I am successful, so is my family and those that serve and support me. Your words carry weight and I appreciate your counsel, you can sleep comfortably at night knowing that I will watch over Mauve."
Relief washed over lady Silvana’s face, her voice became steadier. "Thank you, your highness for listening and responding. I am now more reassured than I was before, if you wish for Mauve to move to the Vale she..."