After Abril was crowned queen, the murmurs of the nobles quieted; none dared to say anything about the newly crowned queen, especially since it was clear she had the love and favor of the king.
Cassian and Maya were the first to approach and congratulate the queen on her coronation; they made an exaggerated bow and said,
"Long live Her Majesty the Queen."
Everyone present imitated them, bowed, and in unison said,
"Long live the Queen, the mother of our kingdom, and long live the King, the father of our realm."
Alessandro signaled for the musicians to start playing again and said to everyone,
"This is a day of double celebration."
Alessandro extended his hand to Abril, who stood up with her head held high, with queenly dignity. He took her hand and continued,
"We celebrate the namin
