In the morning, the palace was in disarray since the crown prince was missing.
Though the court made pleas for the crown prince to return to the palace, many of the men present were pleased to know Tyrion was no longer of their concern.
Solomon, in particular, wished for Tyrion to never return so Teo could be pushed forward as the future king, and he would have a better chance at controlling the palace.
"I heard from one of the king's guards that the prince ran off with Penelope. This is good for us, but a terrible look for the palace. The king must punish Tyrion," Lionel whispered as he tried to keep up with Solomon.
"Oh, he will be punished," Solomon said, certain of it.
When Solomon heard the news that Tyrion was not only missing, but he was away with Penelope, he did what any other reasonable man would do. Solomon sent word to fathers who were counting on their daughters to gain the prince's affections to let them know the crown prince had run off.
