It was the morning of her coronation ceremony. It had been one month since the wedding, and Jade was so happy. Isadora no longer called her Lady Jade, and simply called her Jade. It was perfectly fine that she didn't call her mother, it was not Jade's intention to replace her mother. But Jade was providing the love, affection, and teachings that only a mother can provide a child that Isadora had been missing all these years. Her father had loved her dearly, but there are just some things that a little girl wants to go to her mother about.
Jade made sure that those who knew the former queen wrote down stories, quotes... anything that might be important to Isadora as she grew older. That way she would always have them if she wanted or needed them. Both Isadora and the King were so grateful for such a kind and thoughtful gift.
Jade took time to dress with care for the ceremony where the King would present her with her own crown and she would officially become queen, but she kept feeling a nagging twinge of nausea creep up on her. At one time she had to sit down in front of a window and get some fresh air. Then it dawned on her... she had seen her maid go through this very same thing when she had her child. Oh, could it be? Could her prayers be answered?
She tried to think of the last time she bled, and she could not remember. Then another wave of nausea hit her, this time it meant business and she emptied the contents of her stomach into the porcelain bowl that sat on the counter for her to pour water into to wash her hands. She called for her maid to help her get cleaned up and finished getting ready. Nothing was going to stop her from going to that ceremony. Especially if there was a child in her belly. She would need to be crowned queen first.
The maid tied the last bow on Jade's dress and pinned her hair into place. Jade then walked down to the throne room where the esteemed members of the Court, the council, and her husband the King awaited her. She approved the King and bowed before him.
"Do you, my sweet Jade, promise to rule our corner of this realm with a pure heart... free from treason, corruption, and with an open mind?"
"With God as my witness, I pledge I will."
"Do you promise to be firm yet kind, fair and understanding, sympathetic and strong for our people?"
"With God as my witness, I pledge I will."
"Do you promise to put the well-being of the members of this kingdom, this realm, this Court, and our royal family above that of your own?"
"With God as my witness, I pledge I will."
The King picks up her crown from its resting place on a velvet pillow. He paused a moment. "My darling wife, I will never forget you. But I need to pass this along to another now. You have no need for it anymore." He whispered. The only person who was close enough to hear him was Isadora and Jade. Both of them knew exactly who he was speaking to.
Jade closed her eyes and bowed her head further, the King placed her crown upon her head. And a sense of what that crown meant to all who had worn it before her was finally understood by Jade. Though she was royal in her own right, she had never felt the weight of responsibility that came with the monarchy till that very moment.
The King held up his arms, "If you would all join me in welcoming your new Crowned Queen Jade officially to Court."
The whole room clapped and Jade knew she had found her family. Speaking of family, she leaned close to the king and whispered in his ear.
He looked at her with a knowing look, "Are you sure?"
"I am late, I am nauseated and I have not bled once since I came here."
He kissed her, "We will wait to share our news for a time still to make sure."
The King and the new Queen walk hand in hand down to the main hall. The guard posted at the main entrance announced them.
"Attention all. May I present the King and Crowned Queen."
Jade attempts to hide her nausea as she takes her seat. But the look of concern was hard to miss.
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ℌ𝔢𝔯 𝔊𝔯𝔞𝔠𝔢, 𝔐𝔶 𝔔𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 Book 2
Ficción históricaThe King is faced with a tragedy one year after the birth of his daughter. After being in exile for ten years he comes back to his kingdom to secure his place as King and take another bride. His daughter needs a mother, and he still needs a male hei...
