Indeed, her husband's words proved true - she had barely aged. A black silken gown, lined with intricate details of red gold and dark silver, trimmed with pale lace, hugged her willowy yet buxom body that had remained almost the same despite giving birth to seventeen children. In fact, when Shireen stood next to Argella and Lyarra, some had confused her for their sister, not mother. The court had begun gossiping at some point, but none had dared to inquire to her face.