章 707: Bk 3: Ch– 191 Introduction…(pt-2)

Perhiasan flinched at ther words.

However, Henna continued. “Sadly, it is what it is; the King has chosen without the acknowledgment of the females of the court. I would have chosen someone worthwhile. Not a barbarian.”

The last few words were uttered in a low voice, not for the ladies to hear. The young ladies gasped as the words increased.

“Oh dear, Lady Henna, how outrageous; what if someone hears us?” Pennia, one of the young ladies standing opposite Perhiasan, covered her mouth.

“I only speak what the others are thinking.” Henna chuckled.

“She can stop me by showing the power, but she can not stop me from speaking the truth.” Her words made the young ladies giggle more.

They hid their smiles behind their hands, showing only their cheeks and faces, glancing at the others.

“Is it true that she spent her life in war? Among men? It's such a horrifying thought. I can’t believe any woman would knowingly put herself in such a situation.” Pennia spoke.