King George did not even dare look at princess Ellen. As a felt ashamed to face her. Just like her mother, she would rather suffer injustice than let him endure everything alone.


    "Guards excuse lady Regina back to her chamber and do not let have anyone meet her this period. Not even her children," king George said.


    Gaps were heard following the king''s words. No, body missed the way the king has addressed the Queen. The King had referred to her as a lady instead of a Queen. This only means one thing.


    "Is the king striping her off the title of the Queen?" This was the question on everyone''s mind.


    "Tim, ask the servant to prepare one of the Concubine quarters for lady Regina, I want it ready in three days," the king answered the question in all their mind.


    The king''s words surprised everyone again. "Oh, how the mighty has fallen. Princess Ellen was not an easy enemy," lady Catherine thought. She could not help but wonder if princess Ellen has played the kindness card, to achieve this goal.


    Now, not only has the princess painted herself as kind and sweet. The Queen''s reputation was ruined. She could not help but remember Princess Ellen''s words to her back in Avalo. This leads her to one conclusion. The Princess was kind and vengeful. "But how can one person be both?


    "How did things turn like this?" Queen Regina was surprised. She was not even given time to understand anything that was going on before the guard started leading her away. Her face turned ugly and she made a vow to destroy the princess.


    Princess Ellen had saved her hand but the king had stripped her of her title and her power in the palace was almost returned to zero just with a few words from the king.


    King George did not feel bad, ever since he had discovered her true nature, he has been thinking of the perfect reason to strip her of all the powers she has.


    Although princess Ellen had denied the Queen hitting her, nobody apart from Ann and Grater believed that she was speaking the truth. So the king decided to punish her by stripping off her title.


    This might seem like mercy but only the king knew his real reason. Now that she was no longer his Queen. He would not be put into a difficult position if she acted recklessly. Besides the king knew how much she liked the position of Bern the Queen. So he knew she would be hurt.


    Secondly, with less power, lady Regina will be able to do lesser harm to Richard in the future. "A lot of time has already been wasted. Let eat breakfast," king George said.


    When princess Ema and her brother saw the king acting as if nothing just happened they felt very offended. They could not understand why their mother should be punished for hitting princess Ellen.


    Princess Ema turned around and walked back to her room. She intended to not eat or drink until her father changed his decision. Her father doted on her the most, so she did not believe he would be able to stay still when he found out. Over the years, King George had favored her over princess Ellen. She did not believe that his love will change so soon.


    Prince William was also annoyed but he still walked into the dining hall. He could not act too emotional. One was satisfied with his decision at least the Queen was punished.


    The happiest person in this situation was Ann. She felt that Kamar has finally taken his cause. Lady Regina had dared to kill her friend in other to have the king. Only to lose everything again. Every maid in the palace knew that the king did not care for her. Now that she was no longer the Queen they will mock her quietly.


    Princess Ellen was not sure how she felt. She was not satisfied, she wanted the woman to suffer a fate worst than death. "One step at a time," she smiled.


    Even if Ann had slapped her and she felt pain. Watching the defeat look on the Queen''s face made the princess touch her face. "it was worth it," she told herself.


    Dining hall.


    "I apologize on behalf of Mother, she can get too emotional at times," Prince William said as he sat beside Ellen in the dining hall. His voice was low so no one else could hear him.


    "she ought to be a Queen, not a cutthroat," princess Ellen answered not accepting his apology. In the past, Prince William had never done anything to hurt princess Ellen directly.


    When his sister princess Ema would go overboard and make things difficult for princess Ellen he would turn a blind eye. But if princess Ellen had something against princess Ema, he would plead with Princess Ellen to let it go.


    Back then princess Ellen would accept this apology but things were different. She is unwilling to forgive the Queen. Even if she could forgive her for all she did to her what about her mother''s death? She and her brother did not get the chance to know their mother


    Prince William was surprised by the princess''s words. "why on earth would she compare his mother to a cutthroat?" he asked himself.


    "How have you been surviving in Avalo?" prince William decided to change the topic. Since there has been a lot of commotion that morning. He thought he should lighten the situation.


    "great, Avalo is a wonderful kingdom," princess Ellen answered with a smile. She did not give any detail. The only person she could be honest with is her brother Richard.


    "it is good that you like it there," Prince William said. Princess Ellen pin her lips and nods her head.


    "Is the crown prince of Avalo really going to come? I heard the news of him going against the people of Pontus the previous day," lord Zorander asked.


    "yes, Grandfather. He had indeed gone to the battlefield, which is why he advised me to come and accompany my brother. Moreover, the king of Avalo is sick and who knows if he will still be breathing before he returns," princess Ellen answered.


    Lord Zorander nodded his head. He understood the underline meaning of the princess words. If the prince was away when his father died. His brothers might try to steal the throne. This will put the princess''s life in danger.


    "I am happy he put your safety into consideration," lord Zorander said.


    Princess Ellen nodded her head in response. She had deliberately mentioned the fact that the king of Avalo was sick since she was not so sure of how long the news about prince Craig taking over the throne will be hidden. So she decided to drop the hint


    King George was also happy with the prince''s decision. Now his daughter will not suffer any losses if the brothers should fight for the throne. This made him very relieved. He did not ask for much, he just hoped the prince was not too hard on his daughter. She has suffered too many injustices in the past because of him.


    He wished to go back and do things differently but it was impossible.


    ....


    Do you think this punishment is enough?