In the palace, King Gawain I struggled to open his heavy eyes while lying in bed. He called out in a hoarse voice, "Someone, come."
A maid hurried into the room. She picked up Matthew's elixir from the table and placed it into King Gawain I's mouth.
Feeling warmth flooding his body, King Gawain I finally sensed some strength returning to him. He looked towards the maid standing before him.
"Where is Queen Arabella? Why isn't she here today?"
"Your Majesty, Princess Consort has not yet arrived today," the maid replied respectfully.
King Gawain I nodded, gesturing to the maid to leave, but the door was pushed open again.
Arabella, dressed in a magnificent gown, entered carrying a bowl of fragrant seafood porridge.
"Your Majesty, I know you've been unwell, with a poor appetite. I specially stewed seafood porridge for you. Please have a taste," Arabella said gently.
King Gawain I looked at Arabella's innocent smile and the ashes on her magnificent gown, feeling a pang of heartbreak as he hugged her.
"You silly girl, these tasks should be left to the servants. Look at what you've done to yourself," King Gawain I scolded gently, noticing the state of her gown.
Arabella grinned and said, "As long as you like it, I could even go into the lion's den, let alone a little dust."
King Gawain I affectionately rubbed Arabella's nose. Then, he took a sip of the seafood porridge she handed him.
The smooth minced shrimp, combined with tender and chewy sea cucumber, offered a faint medicinal aroma. King Gawain I's appetite was slightly aroused.
"Young lady, is there anything interesting happening in Everton lately?" asked King Gawain I.
Long ago, Arabella used to share a daily tidbit about Everton's happenings with King Gawain I every day, and the King enjoyed hearing about the affairs of his subjects.
"Your Majesty, there aren't any amusing stories today, but there has been an incident," Arabella replied.
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