After the Moon Ceremony, Pluvia's workload wasn't over. That night, there was the Autumn Moon Banquet—a gathering designed for the monarch to get closer to the ministers. The entire palace glowed with lights as wine flowed freely.
Pluvia sat on her throne, lifted her wine cup, and began her opening remarks. But the moment she raised the cup, her hand trembled uncontrollably, like it had Parkinson's.
Everyone present noticed her shaking hand and exchanged puzzled glances.
"Your Majesty has been physically and mentally exhausted preparing for the ceremony. Tonight's toast will be made by me on behalf of Your Majesty," Kenji said hastily, seeing Pluvia struggling to even grip the cup.
Pluvia looked at him in surprise.
Kenji quickly gave her a meaningful glance. What was she waiting for? Did she plan to pretend all was fine while barely holding her wine cup? Was she really going to embarrass herself by dropping it in front of all the officials during the Autumn Viewing Banquet?
