Asking her directly to speak after the young Countess de Camellia was definitely a test. The previous answer had been so good, it was hard to find another better one. Yet, Milena couldn't simply agree with her. If she did, that would have meant a young Countess had beaten a duchess at that little game, just because of her pride, Milena wasn't fine with that. She smiled slightly. She could feel of her peers' stares, too.
"Of course, Your Highness, but in my eyes, Princess Silvra should be also rewarded for her merits."
A silence followed her words. Some of the Ladies were confused about her choice, and a couple of them didn't even seem to be able to remember who that Princess Silvra was. The Queen raised a surprised eyebrow, too.
"Princess Silvra, as King Silvius' younger sister? That
