Bab 95: Mothers, Part I

After the ceremony concluded, the bustling crowd dispersed from the greenhouse, their laughter and chatter trailing behind them as they made their way to the main dining hall. There, amidst the opulent decor arranged by thoughtful maids, awaited a feast fit for royalty—platters mounted with an array of delicious dishes and glasses brimming with wine that seemed to flow endlessly.

Every dweller of the castle received a warm invitation to partake in the festivities, where the air was filled with camaraderie and the bonds of kinship. Here, distinctions of servitude dissolved, for this night, they were not master or servant; they were simply family and friends, united in celebration.