195 Spread good words

I haven't yet stepped inside the Palace after greeting the King that my rule is already challenged.

«Do you need help with your new duties, your Majesty?»

«The King is young, as well, but your Majesty is even younger and less experienced. It's better to have enough advisors by your side...»

«The needs of a country are so complex for a woman who has just given birth!»

What does giving birth have to do with signing documents and glaring at impolite nobles? I can act like the King as much as I want!

Oh, but they're not talking about my image alone. I know that they are right: I can't do this alone. But choosing an advisor among these people would bring me to ruin. I was left by my husband in caring hands, and I won't distrust the men he appointed to help me.

I already have enough counsellors. Not too many, but they're competent in their matters and count like two when it comes to ruling Alba.