The French Bride

Long live queen marina

Chapter 16: Long live Queen Marina
Hello guys! English, it is not my motherly language, I'm French so I apologize if there are some mistakes. Don't hesitate to tell me where they are so that I can improve.

This is my first full length fiction, with chapters, I hope it will please you. It is a AU where Katherine Howard does not marry Henry and where Cromwell is spared. Instead of Katherine, Henry marries a French noble lady, on the advice of Cromwell.

I hope my little story will please you..

Sincerely
Marina Ka-Fai

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The French Bride

Chapter 16 : Long live Queen Marina

Henry went to see Eric and Ambroise as soon as he heard of Eric's awakening. He found them with his wife. She looked relieved, loving to them. When Eric noticed him, he wanted to bow to him but Henry made him understand that as long as he was unwell, there was no need for it.

' My Lords. I want to assure you that this horrible crime won't stay unpunished. We found the aggressor, he confessed his guilt. He will be executed next week.'

' Thank you, Your Majesty, it is a relief to know that no one will suffer anymore because of this man.'

' Both of you are the most welcome to my court. When you are better, I will present you the members of my family. I hope you will find yourself at ease here.'

Henry left the room, followed by Marina, who whispered a " I'll see you later" to her cousins in french. Once they were out, she asked for details about the aggressor. Her husband explained her everything.

' Mary is our saviour here. If she had not make him talk, we would have never known about this small rebellious faction.' He added

' She did? Oh God... This must have been an awful experience for her.'

' She said that it was her duty to help her stepmother.'

Marina smiled to this. She had to thank Mary and she would find a way.

' Henry. Thank you for what you have done for my cousins.'

Henry kissed her forehead.

' You're welcome Sweetheart, it is only Justice. You look tired, you should rest.'

' I cannot. I'd like to but I cannot. I am the queen of England. I have duties to fulfil. A court to rule. There are certainly plenty of ambassadors eager to have some news.'

' Very well, but do not tire yourself.'

Henry kissed his wife's hand before he went to his office. Marina, as for her, went to the main room where every noble man or woman could wait and hope to have a conversation with a member of the royal family. And, as she had guessed, the room was crowded. The court knew that Eric was out of danger but the shock was huge. She walked through it, talking to every person who wanted to. Eustace Chapuys came to see her, he bowed.

' Your Majesty.'

' Excellency.'

' My master wants to assure you that this event has shocked him as well as every princes in Europe and he gives you his friendship and support.'

' Your master is very generous, I thank him with all my heart.'

' There is something else. My master also thanks you for your actions towards the catholic faction and the monasteries.'

The young queen felt that it was a dangerous thing. She did not want to be involved too much in religious matters, it killed Anne Boleyn.

' Your master, once again, is by far too kind. The decision was made by my husband the king.'