Long hallway with high ceilings, long windows, and a very intricate designed ceiling.
The  main hall, Inside Palace
traveler
queen
I am the queen of the kingdom. I am the love of the king's life. I make executive decisions, as well.
Hmm who exactly are you? I am a merchant, traveling to the East, my queen. Ah I see, and what do you travel east for, merchant? We plan to trade spices there. It'll be a dangerous journey, I'm afraid. Well maybe not if you'd like to strike a deal? Oh? What are the terms of this deal? Well, say I were to appoint some knights to grant you passage and help you along your journey. In return, I would like a chunk of your profit from said trading. I appreciate your generosity, Your Majesty! How large a chunk would you like? Wonderful! I would say, because you need to feed your family and yourself, I could take just 30% of the earnings? Thank you, that is so very kind of you! How many men may we take along on our travels? I think a rather sensible amount for a one man spice trade would be, say, two or three knights? Sensible, indeed! Three would be more than plenty.