Scapegoat
"if you did not act on your thought then what who started all the rumors?" lady Margret asked.
"your highness we also heard the rumors. We have no idea who started them" lady Azero replied. Her voice and her facial expression gave nothing away. She was not stupid enough to start the rumor from her end making it very easy for it to be traced to her. She was confident that no matter what means the queen used it will not be traced back to her.
Lady Mariana looked at the queen since they had not planned all this she was not sure if the queen wanted to do anything further about the situation. No one will dare mention the rumors again as they will be afraid that they will be accused of spreading false rumors and plotting against the member of the royal family. Elle turned to look at the four women standing before her, they were very smart in their dealings. Of course, Ellen was aware of the fact that she will not be able to get any evidence to punish them.