Mereavus waited for an answer from the Emperor, and then glanced back to the room. In her mind, no<em>real</em>woman let her husband have entire control; and no real man demanded all of it. She liked the way her marriage worked - it provided her with freedom and  friendship, and had produced children. It had done everything she'd required it to.<br/><br/>"Very well," she answered the various responses. "If you have anything to report, please bring it to his Majesty, his Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince or myself. Otherwise, be careful, and move as quickly and safely as you possibly can. Court is adjourned. Any of you who wish to speak to his Majesty may remain and do so, otherwise, please attend your posts."<br/><br/>After which, she stepped down and made her way back into the crowd. She had every intention of finding her office for a while. 'Exhausted' barely covered it.<br/>