Next up would be to pay his respects to the real power present here at the wedding: Cecilia's mother, the Duchess Stormcrown. This he was reasonably confident in, as the duchess had seemed reasonable enough when he had approached her before the wedding took place. All that he had to do was make a show of the king's regret at his unavailability, be quiet enough to seem confidential and respectful while loud enough juuuust to be overheard by eavesdroppers.