Hearing Lina's explanation, Edward seemed to breathe a quiet sigh of relief, and the tension in his shoulders eased slightly. "Thank you, Your Majesty, but I don't think there's any need to explain further. I can assure you that the situation you're worried about will not arise."
"Oh, that's wonderful. I would hate for our hard-won friendship to fall apart over a small misunderstanding."
In the end, Lina couldn't resist teasing him a little. Edward shifted uncomfortably in his chair, and the sight amused her more than she cared to admit. However, knowing that pushing him too far would only make him retreat into his usual reserve, she quickly changed the subject.
"Now, tell me what you think about the new Finance Minister."
