*Changed the story start date from May to the end of April*

Timeline of Story

April 21: Henry visits Elizabeth at her residence in the country

April 22 : Audley formulates a divorce papers for Henry and Anne

April 23: Henry informs Anne of their impending divorce

April 23: Elizabeth (and Mary) are brought to court by Brandon

A Court Scandal

Chapter Four

Within the next few minutes father and daughter walk in complete silence until they were safely inside of Henry's privy council chamber.

Henry taking the seat behind his desk with Mary standing in front of him, he begins to lecture her "As you overhead my conversation with my beloved princess Elizabeth as she shall be recognize as my only legitimate daughter. You have two choices that you will carefully think about before deciding your fate"

"Your majesty, what are my two choices?" asks Mary politely and calmly as the princess that she was once recognized as to her father.

Henry says dedicatedly "Your two choices would be either accepting the oath and being honour at court as my bastard daughter with the possibility of marriage or denying to accept the oath and remaining in the Princess Royal household until your dying days" knowing that Mary like Katherine refused to accept the truth in this matter.

"How long will I have to decide on this matter?" asks Mary with her stubborn nature knowing that the harlot would win even if she's Queen or not.

Henry mentally debates on this issue before saying sternly "You have until the evening where my beloved Elizabeth's ceremony that invests her with the title of Princess Royal" knowing that the ceremony will take place on first day of May before adding "You are dismiss for now"

With Mary's departure from his presence, Henry orders one of his pages "Bring me Mistress Seymour immediately" knowing that he has to share this news with his future intended.

~ACS~

As Jane was escorted to the King's privy council chambers by the same page that was used as a messenger. Henry gestures for his beloved Jane to sit on his lap that was position that Anne found them in mere months earlier.

"Sweetheart, I have joyful news to share you with" starts Henry looking right into the eyes of his beloved love to say "The Queen and I have agreed upon ending our union in divorce leaving the country's beloved jewel as their rightful Princess and heiress until we have our welcomed son"

Jane asks timidly "When shall I prepare myself to become your wife?" knowing that she had to have a wedding dress produced fit for royalty but also when she completely had his ear to discus Mary's situation.

"We shall marry by the end of the month and mere days after the Queen and her chosen husband are to wed" states Henry calmly and welcoming at the thought this woman shall be his wife for his upcoming birthday.

Jane lovingly says "Of course my beloved but what about Lady Mary's future" knowing that her family and herself supports Mary as the only true Princess of England and heiress until she has a son.

"I have given the Lady Mary her options for her future earlier today and she has until the Princess's being created as the Princess Royal" says Henry happily that in matter of days that his situation with his bastard daughter would be solve one way or another "But lets not discuss these matters and enjoy this beautiful day outside"

Leaving the two lovers with plans to take a romantic walk outside in the gardens.

~ACS~

When Anne return to her apartments, she had found that her father and brother were awaiting her arrival to hear the latest news which is her marriage.

Anne greets the men present in her sitting room by saying "Father, brother what may I do for you on this pleasant day?" trying to keep her cool because she decided to do what was best her daughter and herself above her family's ambition.

"Daughter how does it fare with the king?" asks Boleyn secretly wanting to know how with shall influence his status among the court and favour with the king.

Anne glares at her father knowing that it's own interest that he wishes to protect. She then explains "The King has decided that we shall divorce on the second day of May after our daughter is created as the Princess Royal which is for the eldest legitimate daughter of the King. Also that I shall become the bride of a man of his choosing days before his own marriage to the whore Mistress Seymour" in defeat at the end of her marriage but with fortunate situation that she was given as well. Also adding "Father, brother I am deeply sadden to short this visit short but I need to prepare my household for the future" with that Boleyn and George disappear from her chambers.

~ACS~

Meanwhile, the Seymour family was celebrating the news that one of their own would be the Queen of England in the matter of weeks. With any hope would tie something through blood to the next King of England.

~ACS~

Inside of her small rooms that were given to her near the royal nursery, Mary silently debates the choices that her own father has given to her. Knowing that she shall have to seek out the council of Chapuys who is her loyal supporter to her and her late mother.

~ACS~

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