It turned out they tended to target the weak and fear the strong.
So, after witnessing my toughness today, they were no longer hostile to me.
Edward's maid approached me and respectfully uttered, "Your Highness, upon His Majesty's return, he was informed of the offenses committed against you today. So now, he is punishing them."
I let out a gentle laughter and leaned towards Edward, tenderly taking his hand. Then, I gestured for the maid who was punishing them to leave.
Those substitutes also ran away.
I spoke in a reassuring tone to Edward, "Alright, I bear no anger, so why should you hold any?"
He tucked my hair behind my ears and said, "As long as you don't mind. I just worry that they might cause you difficulties."
"Don't worry. They won't," I replied.
That night, under the moonlight, Edward carried me on his back as we strolled together. Playfully, I softly tickled the back of his neck, to which he responded with a gentle smile instead of getting upset.
As the ambiance set a comfortable tone, I casually inquired, "Have the ministers been discussing my background lately?"