The nobility of Nuer privately complained quite a bit about this matter. The proud and wealthy Imperial Nobility did not think the child was lowborn, after all, Laine's great deeds and noble reputation were well known. Rather, they complained that Laine had not married Emmanuelle, and thus the child was a bastard! Despite Emperor Carl's announcement recognizing the child as Emmanuelle's first in line for inheritance, it was still somewhat unsavory to speak of. At the very least, the nobles of Nuer frequently suggested in council that Emmanuelle find a new husband or ask Laine to abandon his marriage with Surya and marry Emmanuelle instead.
Emmanuelle completely ignored these proposals. This Duchess never left her seat in the Prince-Elector's Palace but demonstrated exceptional internal governance abilities, simultaneously striking at political enemies and consolidating her authority.
