[Kel nods, somewhat more understanding]

Challenging noble privileges is something our king has had some trouble in doing. It's surprising, but his council of nobles dislikes the idea entirely.

[If a compliment to her can be attributed to her parents instead, it seems she is better at taking it]

Papa is a very good diplomat. And I suppose if the embassy had failed, there would be less shame to our house than to a higher ranking one.