Originally, Roxie only meant to remind Shien to be careful not to let certain nobles trap him with their words during the audience, leaving him with something that could be used against him.
Other than that, Roxie had not been too worried about this audience.
Though this audience was indeed complicated, it was only complicated. There could not possibly be any danger.
To say nothing else, with the King and Princess of the royal family intending to stand by Shien, along with assistance from House Razahad and House Elbain, would anyone really dare to do something so openly?
The royal family was still the royal family. Even if it was not a dictatorship, its authority stood above that of any noble. Unless it faced fierce opposition from the majority, the royal family's decisions could generally be carried out.
Thus, this audience would be complicated, but as long as Shien did not leave anything for others to hold against him, did not let them catch him by the handle, and behaved himself, then no matter how complicated things became, it would be a matter between the royal family and the nobles. Shien himself was unlikely to come to harm, and what belonged to him would ultimately still be his.
But now, Roxie felt that this audience might truly deserve some serious concern.
But was it too late to worry now?
It was.
At least, while Roxie was still trying to persuade Shien and he was turning a deaf ear, a voice came again from outside the door.
"Your Highness, the audience is about to begin. Please bring Sir Shien to the Royal Hall."
Upon hearing that, Roxie despaired.
Shien, on the other hand, acted as though nothing had happened. All his earlier displeasure seemed to have vanished as he slowly rose