Lady Ruby’s eyes widened as she lowered her head. “I dare not try to take His Majesty’s time from you, Your Highness.”
Despite her reply, Emery simply smiled and said, “It is okay to tell me how you really feel. Besides, it is common for every noblewoman to dream as one of His Majesty’s concubines. And even though you get my approval, the final decision still lies with His Majesty.”
The lady could not fully understand the queen. If she was in her position, she would allow no concubine at all to enter the palace as it would only reduce the chance of her bearing the king’s child. However, from the words of Emery, Lady Ruby could find no hint of lie behind them. Seeing that she seemed like the lady who was not hot-tempered and heartless like what she heard from the rumors, Lady Ruby took th
