Today was not the Crown Princess Consort's weekly Match Day lottery, yet the open space before Alexandra Bakery had gathered more than a thousand people, even clogging the street alongside it.
It was only because people had read in the newspapers that the Crown Princess Consort had an important charity-related matter to announce.
Without the Royal Orchestra's performance, the understated "Gem 11" carriage Alexandra usually rode in slowly approached from the west. Enthusiastic cheers immediately rang out all around, and quite a few women began praying devoutly for the Crown Princess Consort. Many poor people relied on the bakery's discounted bread to fill their children's bellies, which had earned the Crown Princess Consort an excellent reputation among the common folk.
Alexandra, dressed in a light purple gown, stepped onto the flowerbed before the bakery and waved to the crowd, immediately drawing another burst of cheers. Only after the crowd had finally quieted down did she raise her voice and say:
"I believe everyone has heard of Mr. Landry's terrible experience at the Bruaixi District Welfare Institute."
Angry discussions immediately erupted all around.
Alexandra raised a hand to press them down and continued, "In fact, similar situations are widespread in welfare institutes throughout the country.
"After careful consideration, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has decided to abolish welfare institutes nationwide and establish the Public Relief Office to help those struggling to survive. I will personally oversee the affairs of the Public Relief Office."
The people nodded excitedly and whispered among themselves. "With Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess Consort here, those poor people will never be abused again." "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has never forgotten those who suffer."
"Those black-hearted scoundrels won't be able to run wild anymore."
To the common people, welfare institutes were not merely a