Rihannan was left alone in the room after Igor left. She wrapped her body with a blanket swiftly before the maidservants arrived. Then she stepped out of the bed.

Ah

But as soon as her feet touched the cold floor, she unconsciously lost strength. Her legs wobbled and she fell to the floor. She knew the issue of her problem. It was not only her lower area aching in pain, her whole body, too, ached in a blaze aflame like itd been beaten and whipped all night long.

She grabbed onto the bed frame pole and struggled to stand. Meanwhile, Mrs. Cessley came into the room. Behind her were the maidservants holding the bathwater filled full with warm water.

Mrs. Duchess saw Rihannans struggle. She gasped in immediate surprise and quickly ran over to her.

My Queen, are you all right?

Rihannan looked into her eyes and gave a weak smile. Mrs. Cessley I apologize but could you lend me your hand a bit? Im a little out of energy right now

Oh my goodness Mrs. Cessley propped Rihannan up. She gasped at the sight of her naked body in view between the gaps of the blanket. She turned to the maidservants putting the bathtub down and ordered, All of you, go outside now. Ill do Her Majestys cleaning for today.

The maidservants nodded and left the room.

Mrs. Cessley rolled her sleeves up and helped Rihannan into the bathtub.

What a thoughtless person that foolish king is! To think hed end up causing his newly-wedded wife to turn into this state on her first night together with him!

Signs of colorful bruises smothered her body. The spots he held her hard had clear bruise imprinted on her smooth skin.

He shouldve known that our beloved queen has the type of skin that gets bruised easily, so he shouldve been a little bit more careful during his first night with you, Mrs. Cessly said in seething anger, Did that fool even consider my warning at all?!

She spoke in vehement anger as she rubbed Rihannans body with a soapy towel. Despite her rough tone, the hands that cleaned Rihannans body was smooth and gentle like she was handling a newborn child.

Though Rihannan was not the one being berated at, she, for odd reasons, made an excuse for his sake.

He didnt do it on purpose. So please dont misunderstand

Of course he didnt! That foolish king cant think properly! Thats a given, of course!

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Rihannan shut up and said nothing more. If she spoke any further, shed only anger the fiery duchess. Shed never been yelled at like this, not even from her mother. How to react in this situation, she did not know.

With innocent eyes and pursed lips she looked down and watched the bubbles pop in her hand. She looked like a cute and innocent child who had done wrong.

If that foolish king plans to embrace you tonight as well, you should kick his bum and shove him out the door. If he insists, cut off his you-know-what. Though Im sure hes not that careless, but if he does, by all means, do so. You understand what I mean, right?

Blushing, Rihannan quickly nodded. Though shed never do such a thing like kicking the kings bum or cut off his she had no courage to say no to Mrs. Cessley who was blazing with anger.

And My Queen, you shouldnt allow that foolish king to do as he pleases with you. Hes in that phase right now where he cant tell from fantasy to reality, so his mind is only filled with those thoughts. If you think that men are simple, know that theyre much simpler than you think. Hes no exception.

Rihannan was amazed. Mrs. Cessleys thoughts and adamant opinion amazed her. Her previous Maid of Honor would push her to hurriedly procreate and bear the king a child, but here, Mrs. Cessley spoke the opposite tune.

But in any case, it does look like you wont be able to wear the dress prepared for the banquet tomorrow.

Yes? Rihannan had a look of confusion.

That dress, My Queen, has quite a deep neckline.

Looking at the red marks kissing Rihannans neck and nape, Mrs. Cessley gave a deep sigh.

On the other hand, Rihannan gave a sigh of relief. The subject was changing quickly and she took advantage of it.