Achilles residence.
Nora has already moved the furniture and food from Stovefire Island Manor and arranged them to decorate the hall on the first floor like a dining room.
Tonight Empress Theodora will also make time to come over for a gathering with everyone at the Achilles residence. Such opportunities have become increasingly rare as imperial affairs fall into place.
Too many imperial affairs require her attention, to the extent that she has recently been overwhelmed. Even tonight's scheduled two-hour dinner was barely secured by passing on the responsibilities to Lady Varomina.
Therefore, Nora is paying extra attention to the quality of tonight's meal. Fortunately, the Golden Governance Palace has provided a large quantity of precious ingredients not taken by Suleiman, allowing her to display 120% of her culinary skills.
"Nora?" Medea walked into the kitchen, smiling, "Need any help?"
"Help me wash those beets." Nora replied.
