Chapter 643 - Conflicted Expressions
Yvonne's eyes were now on Cost Leopold whose attention was on the n at the sa table as him.
She found his words surprising at first, considering that most n had the sa thoughts that won could not be on the sa level as n.
However, he was different and had no qualms with the fact that she was the one who had suggested those changes when compared to their previous assumption that it was Marquess Sad.
When they knew that it was the Marquess Sad who had suggested those changes, they praised him and treated him like a precious existence to them.
Yet when the person they thought was the benefactor of the entire Kingdom had been changed to a child, they were suddenly appalled by it.
'Hypocrites!' The little girl rolled her eyes, this ti, without caring if soone were to see her disrespectful action.
They were able to treat Marquess Sad with respect but now that the truth was out in the open, they were trying to renege from their own words in the past.
They praised the changes implented and boasted of their King's forethought but now they were questioning his intentions as well..
This realization was making Yvonne's lips curve into a frown and she wasn't the only one who felt that way.
Her parents, her two brothers, her uncle and his entire family, and even the King had sour looks on their faces at what the two Marchionesses had just said.
King Ophire had noticed Cost Leopold's efforts to showcase Yvonne's matter in a better light but looking at their dull reaction, he knew that things weren't sailing smoothly.
However, this had been within his expectations as these noblen had been set in their ways, and to bring about change in the way their minds functioned was not an easy task.
'But I am not willing to give up so easily.' King Ophire declared as his eyes watched this scene from his seat.
If he wished, he could interrupt their conversation and declare his stance in this matter.
However, there would be repercussions to his every action.
While these noblen and their families would stay silent in his presence, they would harbor dissatisfaction in their hearts.
Not only would they assu that the King was pushing his beliefs down on them, forcing them to accept and follow them but they would also direct their displeasure towards the child.
Yvonne and her brilliant ideas were supposed to act as the first step in proving to these backward-thinking n that won were just as capable as n.
However, if they failed in this first step, it would take them a much longer ti to bring up such matters again.
Their belief that won are inferior would only be strengthened if this were to take place.
Therefore, King Ophire, though could not participate in this conversation, hoped that his three ministers would be able to achieve the goal for his sake as well.
On the other side, the three n who were asked the question by Cost Leopold had varying answers.
Baron MacIntyre heard the word 'money' and his eyes brightened before he gave his nod of approval.
Others might not know it yet but taking Miss Yvonne's idea had brought him imnse profit so how could he say no to Minister Cost's query?
Therefore, he was on board with what that man had said.
Earl Brax Mikren neither displayed his approval nor rejection.
It could be said from his expressions that he was neutral to what was said.
While he did seem amused about Yvonne's involvent, he would like to give it more ti before coming to a conclusion on where he stood on this matter.
However, Earl Blaise was on the opposite end of that spectrum as his face displayed his clear rejection of what the Minister had just said.
"I still think that paying any attention to words coming from a re child can be detrintal to our Kingdom." He voiced his opinion as though he was concerned about the fate of his motherland.
Earl Mikren shot his neighbor a glance but did not fixate on the words being said.
After all, who did not know that Earl Blaise was a bitter rival of Earl St. Claire.
Their rivalry was only adding to the objection he now had for the child who was from his enemy's family.
Even if what Yvonne St. Claire said was right and could be advantageous to everyone, he would not accept it as that would only bring further glory to the St. Claires and he would never let that happen.
Minister Cost felt at a loss of words at what he heard so he shook his head and let out a sigh.
The other two ministers, Old man Carter and Marquess Kiron had been silent until now but they knew that they had to regain the upper hand in this conversation.
"Earl Blaise, do you think that the entire council of ministers was wrong?" Marquess Kiron interrogated with a stiff expression forming on his face.
In the garden, Earl Blaise had already gotten on the King's wrong side so if he were to utter another wrong word then he would be making the entire council of ministers his enemy.
The implication behind the Marquess's words was clear for the Earl who coughed but did not reply to it.
Marquess Kiron did not wish to waste ti with him so he turned towards another man who would be better to help prove his point.
"Duke, would you say that the changes that the King implented were detrintal to the Kingdom and its citizens?" He posed this question to the one man who would never utter a false word when it ca to matters of the Kingdom.
Duke Maldock Brodie was put on the spot with this query but he wasn't flustered by the attention that was suddenly aid at him.
There was curiosity in their eyes as they waited for him to answer.
The Duke did not reply right away but took his ti to observe his audience.
At his table, the King did not urge him to speak nor did he sense any traces of desire coming from the King, asking him to speak in the child's favor.
Instead, King Ophire was sure that he had done no wrong and hence sat still with a serene yet confident aura surrounding him.
The Duke then turned his eyes to his fellow Duke who also seed unaffected by the accusations being thrown around.
Duke Tanner had interacted with the child enough to know that whenever she spoke, she had sothing aningful to say.
She had even convinced him to construct storehouses throughout his fief and he knew just how helpful they had been during the ti of the plague.
Therefore, knowing that she was also the one who suggested the changes to the policies brought no anger to his face for he knew that whatever had been done was for the good of the Kingdom and its citizens.
Duke Brodie turned his eyes to the table with the St. Claire family with whom sat the Valente family and Marquess Sad.
None of them displayed their objection and there were also traces of vigilance as they gazed back at him, waiting to see how he would react.
The next table with the Kirons and Yonas with Old man Carter had conflicted expressions.
The Yonas seed displeased while the Kirons and the Old man were in obvious acceptance of the King and his decision.
Finally at the last table, except Minister Cost Leopold and the Baron, the others had twisted looks on their faces.
'He is as unreadable as always.' Duke Brodie comnted when he glanced at Earl Mikren before turning away.
Having scanned everyone present here, his eyes finally fell on the one in question.
His dark olive eyes t those athyst eyes which had been looking at him ever since Marquess Kiron had tossed that question over to him.
Unlike his own daughter who sotis flinched and averted her eyes away from him, this child was fearless as she gazed back at him.
He could sense no anxiety coming from her nor did he find any apprehension while maintaining steady eye contact with him.
"Miss St. Claire, would you mind answering a few questions of mine?" Duke Brodie inquired after being at a stalemate for the last few seconds, only staring at each other with no words being said between them.
Yvonne had been waiting to see how he would justify rejecting her involvent so she was surprised to see that he had questions for her instead.
However, she did not oppose his request to question her and only nodded to indicate her acquiescence of the sa.
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